London, Essex to Fort Lauderdale (STN–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
STN–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 4,422 miles in approximately 9h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from London, Essex
| Metric | STN→FLL | LTN→FLL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from STN | – | 26 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | – |
| Flight time | 9h 17m | 8h 29m |
Travel Essentials
STN: BST · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 1:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
British passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for up to 90 days for tourism or business. You must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov, the only official site. Most approvals come within minutes, but apply at least 72 hours before travel. The 90-day stay cannot be extended under the VWP.
Passport must be an electronic/biometric passport (all UK passports issued since 2006 qualify). You need proof of onward travel out of the US within 90 days. CBP officers at the port of entry make the final admission decision and can ask about trip purpose, accommodation, and ties to the UK. Automated passport control (APC) kiosks and Global Entry (for pre-approved travelers) speed up arrival processing. Anyone with certain criminal convictions, prior visa denials, or dual nationality with Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen may be ineligible for the VWP and need a B-1/B-2 visa ($185) from the US Embassy in London.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to New York (JFK) run about 7 hours 30 minutes westbound. Multiple US destinations have direct service from London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The 90-day VWP clock does not reset by visiting Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean and returning to the US; the original 90 days continues to count down. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. US Customs allows $800 worth of goods duty-free per person.
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.
STN–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to FLL
London Stansted Airport (STN) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from TWY.
STN to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to FLL ranges from 9 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,422 miles (7,116 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN).