Flights to Fort Lauderdale
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Fort Lauderdale is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Miami International Airport (MIA, 39 km), President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT, 63 km), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 27 km), South Bimini Airport (BIM, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | FLL | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,000 ft | 9 ft |
| Miami International Airport | MIA | 39 km (24 mi) | 13,016 ft | 8 ft |
| President Donald J. Trump International Airport | DJT | 63 km (39 mi) | 10,001 ft | 19 ft |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (regional) | OPF | 27 km (17 mi) | 8,002 ft | 8 ft |
| South Bimini Airport (regional) | BIM | 100 km (62 mi) | 5,409 ft | 10 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,000 ft, FLL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 9 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Fort Lauderdale
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 1,354 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Havana | Cuba | 402 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 1,163 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Mérida | Mexico | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 1,220 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Jacksonville | United States | 491 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Kingston | Jamaica | 967 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte | United States | 1,015 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Cancún | Mexico | 877 km (545 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 1,436 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 1,343 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 1,357 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Washington | United States | 1,450 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Nashville | United States | 1,282 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Memphis | United States | 1,379 km (857 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Louisville | United States | 1,448 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 809 km (503 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Carrefour | Haiti | 1,160 km (721 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta | United States | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh | United States | 1,083 km (673 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Virginia Beach | United States | 1,256 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Tampa | United States | 306 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Shanghai | China | 13,238 km (8,226 mi) | about 17 h 43 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Chongqing | China | 13,782 km (8,564 mi) | about 18 h 25 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Chengdu | China | 13,685 km (8,503 mi) | about 18 h 18 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Beijing | China | 12,476 km (7,752 mi) | about 16 h 45 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Guangzhou | China | 14,353 km (8,919 mi) | about 19 h 9 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Shenzhen | China | 14,391 km (8,942 mi) | about 19 h 12 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Tianjin | China | 12,538 km (7,791 mi) | about 16 h 49 min |
| Fort Lauderdale to Wuhan | China | 13,526 km (8,405 mi) | about 18 h 5 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, MIA, DJT, OPF, BIM, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is FLL from Fort Lauderdale city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Fort Lauderdale on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.