Raleigh/Durham to Fort Lauderdale (RDU–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–FLL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 682 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 14 | 320 | 2h05-2h08 | – | AD | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 319 | 2h06 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 6 | 32N | 2h09 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 2 | 737, 7M8 | 1h55-2h | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→FLL | GSO→FLL | USA→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | – | 8 |
| Flight time | 2h 8m | 1h 56m | 1h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.
Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.
Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.
RDU–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to FLL
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to FLL is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 682 miles (1,098 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, Jacksonville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).