San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale (SFO–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–FLL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,579 miles in approximately 4h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 157 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD, HA, SQ | 21 | 321, 32S | 5h24-5h27 | – | AD, HA, SQ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AD, VA | 16 | 7M8, 7M9, B38M | 4h37-5h44 | Star Alliance | AD, VA | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→FLL | OAK→FLL | SJC→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 72 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 37m | 4h 41m | 4h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
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.
SFO–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to FLL
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 72 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to FLL ranges from 4 hours 37 minutes to 5 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,579 miles (4,151 km). There are approximately 72 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
157 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).