Richmond to Fort Lauderdale (RIC–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RIC–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 807 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 12 | 320 | 2h40-2h42 | – | AD | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 2 | 320 | 2h14 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Richmond
| Metric | RIC→FLL | PHF→FLL | ORF→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIC | – | 52 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | 1 | 10 |
| Flight time | 2h 11m | 1h 52m | 2h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RIC: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
RIC–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIC to FLL
Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RIC to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIC to FLL ranges from 2 hours 11 minutes to 2 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 807 miles (1,299 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Charlottesville (CHO).