Calgary to Fort Lauderdale (YYC–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS1630
WS WestJet
B38M
1:04 PM
MDT
8:05 PM
EDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS4197
WS WestJet
738
11:52 AM
EDT
3:58 PM
MDT
6h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1631
WS WestJet
73H
3:35 PM
EDT T2
7:48 PM
MDT
6h 13m
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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Calgary to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 2,478 mi 5h 1m nonstop +2h ahead 58 1-stop hubs

YYC–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,478 miles in approximately 5h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 5 B38M 5h01 95%
Aircraft on this route
B38MWS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (5 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, YYC to FLL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,177
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
YYC → FLL
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
42%
Return
FLL → YYC
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Calgary

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric YYC→FLL YEG→FLL
Distance from YYC 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 5 1
Flight time 5h 1m 4h 31m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of YYC with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of Calgary.
YYC: MDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
2,478 mi / 3,988 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 1m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

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.

YYC–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance2,478 mi / 3,988 km
Flight time5h 1m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 6 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 5h 1m. The route covers 2,478 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from YYC to FLL. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, OPF, PIE, BJC, APF, BZN, YEG, MTH, CMH, MNZ, DTW, TUS, CVG, DAL, RDU, YXU, YKF, BED, TEB, IAD, CZM, LGA, KIN, SNA, PVR, SLC, SAN, PTY, LIR, DEN, YVR, PUJ, ATL, EWR, MCO, YHM, PHX, YWG, LUX, DFW, YUL, LAX, LAS, BNA, TPA, JFK, YYZ, YOW, IAH, ORD, SFO, NAS, SEA, MBJ, CUN, MSP, YHZ and BZE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of Calgary.
Yes, return flights from FLL to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YEG. 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 YYC to FLL

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYC to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to FLL ranges from 5 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,478 miles (3,988 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edmonton (YEG).