St Simons Island to Fort Lauderdale (SSI–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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St Simons Island to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 359 mi 1h 1m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SSI and FLL, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SSI to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
PBI ~3h 4m BQK ~3h 8m MCO ~3h 16m RSW ~3h 17m PDK ~3h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
559
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
SSI → FLL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
FLL → SSI
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
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 St Simons Island

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric SSI→FLL BQK→FLL JAX→FLL
Distance from SSI – 9 mi 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 3
Weekly flights 1 1 19
Flight time 1h 1m 1h 20m 1h 16m
Brunswick (BQK) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Jacksonville (JAX) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Savannah (SAV) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of SSI with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Lauderdale is 0 hours the same as St Simons Island.
SSI: EDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Simons Island, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
359 mi / 578 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m.
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

SSI–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Simons Island to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance359 mi / 578 km
Flight time1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: SSI
Full nameSt Simons Island Airport
IATA / ICAOSSI / KSSI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation19 ft / 6 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 SSI to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from St Simons Island Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 1h 1m. The route covers 359 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SSI to FLL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, BQK, MCO, RSW, PDK, BNA, GSO, SFB, CLT, TYS, RDU, ATL, CMH, PHL, IAD, HOU, BHM, EWR, MDW, BOS, DAL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include BQK, JAX and SAV. 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 SSI to FLL

St Simons Island Airport (SSI) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SSI to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SSI to FLL ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 359 miles (578 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Brunswick (BQK), Jacksonville (JAX) and Savannah (SAV).