St Louis to Fort Lauderdale (STL–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,058 mi airlines 35/wk
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WN3611
WN Southwest
7M8
5:10 AM
EDT T2
8:45 AM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1672
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 AM
EDT T2
9:30 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3461
WN Southwest
73H
6:01 AM
EDT T2
9:58 AM
EDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1141
WN Southwest
73H
10:25 AM
EDT T2
2:05 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2934
WN Southwest
73H
12:10 PM
EDT T2
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2098
WN Southwest
7M8
5:35 PM
EDT T2
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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F91802
F9 Frontier
A20N
6:34 PM
EDT T1
11:00 PM
EDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3752
WN Southwest
B38M
7:40 PM
EDT T2
11:15 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2685
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 PM
EDT T2
12:05 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2176
WN Southwest
B38M
5:43 AM
EDT T1
7:28 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2222
WN Southwest
7M8
5:45 AM
EDT T1
7:40 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2693
WN Southwest
7M8
5:50 AM
EDT T1
7:45 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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F91801
F9 Frontier
A20N
9:24 AM
EDT
11:31 AM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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WN2558
WN Southwest
738
10:24 AM
EDT T1
12:07 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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WN667
WN Southwest
73H
1:05 PM
EDT T1
3:00 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1285
WN Southwest
738
3:50 PM
EDT T1
5:55 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2738
WN Southwest
7M8
3:55 PM
EDT T1
6:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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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St Louis to Fort Lauderdale
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,058 mi 2h 35m nonstop 88 1-stop hubs

STL–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,058 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 32 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h35-3h57 54%
F9 Frontier 2 A20N 4h26 54%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
A20NF9
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (34 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, STL to FLL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
88
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,297
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
STL → FLL
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
68%
Return
FLL → STL
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric STL→FLL BLV→FLL
Distance from STL 32 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 35 6
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 37m
Departure OTP 54%
Airports within 200 miles of STL with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,058 mi / 1,702 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 4h 26m.
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.

STL–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,058 mi / 1,702 km
Flight time2h 35m to 4h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections88 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 4h 26m. The route covers 1,058 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from STL to FLL. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTY, BIM, SAV, APF, CMI, BCT, SAT, SUS, ISM, SUA, NAS, MHH, BHM, TMB, LEX, MKC, PWK, AGC, CID, CVG, ABE, DLL, DSM, TEB, RIC, GCM, SBN, BJC, TUL, BDL, EGE, ASE, ELP, YWG, MBJ, PVR, CUN, BUR, BZN, MIA, SJC, RSW, IAD, TPA, ATL, MCO, MSY, MDW, PBI, DAL, CLT, HOU, JAX, BWI, ORD, OMA, DTW, BNA, DFW, AUS, DEN, MKE, PHL, RDU, PIT, IAH, MYR, EWR, MCI, MSP, CHS, SAN, DCA, LGA, PHX, CMH, BOS, CLE, IND, LAS, LAX, SJU, YYZ, SLC, SEA, PUJ, SFO and PNS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BLV. 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 STL to FLL

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

STL to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to FLL ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,058 miles (1,702 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Belleville (BLV).