Raleigh/Durham to Fort Lauderdale (RDU–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AD7633
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
223
7:00 AM
EDT T2
9:10 AM
EDT
2h 10m
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B62625+1
B6 JetBlue
223
7:00 AM
EDT T2
9:10 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2495
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
EDT T1
9:40 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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F92177
F9 Frontier
A20N
9:27 AM
EDT T2
11:37 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN787
WN Southwest
7M8
10:50 AM
EDT T1
12:50 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AD7635cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
11:10 AM
EDT T2
1:15 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL1038
DL Delta
738
12:25 PM
EDT T2
2:25 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN3131
WN Southwest
7S7
2:50 PM
EDT T1
4:50 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AD7677
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
5:38 PM
EDT T2
7:49 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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B6725+1
B6 JetBlue
320
6:52 PM
EDT T2
9:00 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AD7743cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
6:54 PM
EDT T2
9:05 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AD7729
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
7:00 PM
EDT T2
9:08 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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B6425+1
B6 JetBlue
320
7:00 PM
EDT T2
9:08 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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NK390
NK Spirit
32B
9:37 PM
EDT T1
11:41 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AD7722cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
8:05 AM
EDT T3
10:09 AM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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WN2478
WN Southwest
73H
10:35 AM
EDT T1
12:45 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3870
WN Southwest
B38M
1:45 PM
EDT T1
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AD7387
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
320
2:20 PM
EDT T3
4:28 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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DL1018+2
DL Delta
738
3:20 PM
EDT T2
5:28 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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B6726+1
B6 JetBlue
320
4:41 PM
EDT T3
6:35 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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NK389
NK Spirit
A20N
6:25 PM
EDT T4
8:32 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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F92178
F9 Frontier
32Q
6:57 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AD7444cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
223
9:00 PM
EDT T3
11:07 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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B62626+1
B6 JetBlue
223
10:08 PM
EDT T3
12:21 AM+1
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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Raleigh/Durham to Fort Lauderdale
6 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 682 mi 2h nonstop 154 1-stop hubs

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. Beyond nonstop, 154 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue Also: AD 19 223, 320 2h08-2h10 54% AD
DL Delta Air Lines 7 738 2h 54% SkyTeam
F9 Frontier 6 A20N 2h10 54%
NK Spirit Airlines 3 32B 2h04 54%
WN Southwest Airlines 3 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h 54%
TWY TWY 0 54%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AD, B6
320 Airbus A320 – AD, B6
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – NK
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 + NK + TWY + WN (31 flights/wk, 82%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to FLL direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
154
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,457
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric RDU→FLL GSO→FLL USA→FLL
Distance from RDU 66 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1 3
Weekly flights 62 9
Flight time 2h 1h 42m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 54%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Lauderdale is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
682 mi / 1,098 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 11m.
Getting to RDU

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.

Getting from FLL

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.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

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

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance682 mi / 1,098 km
Flight time2h to 2h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights62 out / 52 return
1-stop connections154 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 11m. The route covers 682 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, TWY and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from RDU to FLL. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ECP, NAS, AGS, HHH, ORL, CRG, SUA, OPF, TMB, ISM, TBR, BCT, MYR, UST, INT, MRK, CHS, APF, TLH, CHO, SAV, DAB, JAX, PDK, ILM, BKV, BQK, FTY, PHF, PGD, VRB, MNZ, SFB, SRQ, CHA, ORF, SSI, VNC, BHM, AVL, MIA, OGB, TYS, LUK, MHH, RIC, LEX, DSI, PNS, TEB, RSD, FRG, MMU, BMG, ACY, TTN, EYW, FOK, FTW, ABE, PWK, SYR, MKE, CVG, BED, DAY, ROC, RSW, SWF, YQB, MKC, PLS, DSM, CUN, SBN, PSM, PWM, YOW, GRR, LSE, BGR, APA, LIR, BJC, ASE, BVY, SAT, MEX, MHT, BZN, PUJ, SLC, VNY, BFI, SNA, SDF, PDX, RNO, OAK, SJC, NUQ, HOU, MCO, ISP, YVR, JWN, LAS, ATL, MDW, IAD, TPA, KEF, DCA, STL, BWI, EWR, DTW, CLE, BOS, MSP, CLT, BDL, PHL, MEM, JFK, DAL, YYZ, BNA, MCI, MSY, HPN, BUF, ORD, PIT, LGA, IAH, AUS, DFW, ALB, PVD, CMH, SJU, YUL, IND, CAK, LAX, DEN, HVN, SFO, PTY, PHX, SEA, BUY and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO, USA and ILM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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, Spirit Airlines, TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RDU to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to FLL ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 682 miles (1,098 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 114 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

154 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).