San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale (SFO–FXE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,574 mi 4h 34m nonstop +3h ahead 60 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and FXE, connecting options are available through 60 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to FXE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
94
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Metric SFO→FXE OAK→FXE SJC→FXE
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 4h 34m 4h 41m 4h 44m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Fort Lauderdale flights · San Jose (SJC) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · FXE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
2,574 mi / 4,143 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 34m.
Getting to SFO

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.

Facts

SFO–FXE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance2,574 mi / 4,143 km
Flight time4h 34m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: FXE
Full nameFort Lauderdale Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to FXE flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport take approximately 4h 34m. The route covers 2,574 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to FXE. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, MEM, SJC, BCT, PDK, PBI, LGB, LAS, SFB, SLC, FLL, DAL, RSW, SNA, SAN, NAS, TUS, PSP, CHS, SDF, AUS, PHX, TPA, CVG, OMA, MCO, LAX, ATL, MDW, GCM, MKE, IND, CLT, RDU, CMH, CLE, DEN, STL, BZN, PIT, YYZ, SYR, IAD, TEB, PVD, HPN, GRR, BWI, PHL, BNA, BOS, LIR, YUL, SJO, EWR, SJU, BGI, SXM, ORD and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from FXE to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. 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 SFO to FXE

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to FXE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to FXE ranges from 4 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,574 miles (4,143 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).