San Diego to Fort Lauderdale (SAN–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS260
AS Alaska
7M8
2:37 PM
PDT T2
10:30 PM
EDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS781
AS Alaska
7M8
8:59 AM
EDT T1
11:15 AM
PDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,265 mi 4h 53m nonstop +3h ahead 70 1-stop hubs

SAN–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,265 miles in approximately 4h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 7M8 4h53 93% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to FLL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,220
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → FLL
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
80%
Return
FLL → SAN
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric SAN→FLL SNA→FLL ONT→FLL
Distance from SAN 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 4h 53m 4h 23m 4h 25m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
2,265 mi / 3,644 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 53m.
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.

SAN–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance2,265 mi / 3,644 km
Flight time4h 53m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 4h 53m. The route covers 2,265 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SAN to FLL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, APF, TMB, ELP, PBI, TUS, CHS, RIL, NUQ, RDU, EGE, SJC, TUL, HDN, JAC, SUN, PVR, OAK, LCK, STS, CGF, TEB, BED, ABE, YVR, ATL, PTY, LAX, PHX, CLT, LAS, DCA, BNA, HOU, MCO, DEN, RNO, DFW, AUS, SFO, MCI, STL, DAL, TPA, MDW, DTW, SLC, BOS, JFK, MSY, PHL, IAH, BWI, CMH, ORD, MSP, IAD, SAT, EWR, SEA, IND, OMA, MKE, YYZ, PIT, PDX, BZN, YYC, MIA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from FLL to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, ONT and LAX. 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 SAN to FLL

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to FLL ranges from 4 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,265 miles (3,644 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Ontario (ONT) and Los Angeles (LAX).