San Antonio to Fort Lauderdale (SAT–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NK1638
NK Spirit
320
4:13 PM
EDT T4
6:09 PM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TPA Tampa 4h 36m WN B6MXNK Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MCO Orlando 4h 50m EJAF9WN B6NKWN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAH Houston 4h 52m ACCMEK ADAVF9 Houston (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 59m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 10m AFAMDL ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CUN Cancún 5h 22m SYWN ADB6NK Cancún (CUN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
HOU Houston 5h 30m LXJWN WN Houston (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DAL Dallas 5h 30m EJAJTLWN CREWN Dallas (DAL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
BNA Nashville 5h 30m WN ADG4NK Nashville (BNA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 54m AABA AAF9NK Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
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San Antonio to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,143 mi 2h 44m nonstop +1h ahead

SAT–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,143 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAT–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NK Spirit Airlines 4 76%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,332
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
SAT → FLL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
73%
Return
FLL → SAT
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric SAT→FLL AUS→FLL VCT→FLL
Distance from SAT 67 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 16 1
Weekly flights 4 45 1
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 40m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,143 mi / 1,840 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m gate to gate.
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.

SAT–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,143 mi / 1,840 km
Flight time2h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 2h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,143 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAT to FLL: Spirit Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tampa, Orlando and George Bush Intercontinental.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from FLL to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS, VCT and CLL. 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 SAT to FLL

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Spirit Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAT to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to FLL is about 2 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,143 miles (1,840 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, Orlando and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS), Victoria (VCT) and College Station (CLL).