Rifle to Fort Lauderdale (RIL–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Rifle to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,841 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RIL and FLL, connecting options are available through 32 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIL to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
NAS ~4h 38m STL ~5h 1m ASE ~5h 25m EGE ~5h 31m HDN ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
127
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RIL → FLL
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
FLL → RIL
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Rifle

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric RIL→FLL EGE→FLL ASE→FLL
Distance from RIL – 44 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 3
Weekly flights 0 1 2
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 29m 3h 14m
Eagle (EGE) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Aspen (ASE) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Hayden (HDN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIL with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of Rifle.
RIL: MDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rifle, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,841 mi / 2,962 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RIL–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rifle to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,841 mi / 2,962 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: RIL
Full nameGarfield County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIL to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Garfield County Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,841 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NAS, STL, ASE, EGE, HDN, IAH, GSO, ELP, SAT, IND, ATL, CLT, MDW, OMA, SLC, DEN, DAL, AUS, MSP, PIT, LAS, RNO, PHX, ORD, BZN, DFW, PHL, YYZ, SJC, LAX, OAK and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of Rifle.
Yes, return flights from FLL to RIL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE, ASE and HDN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RIL to FLL

Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIL to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIL to FLL ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,841 miles (2,962 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE), Aspen (ASE) and Hayden (HDN).