Mérida to Fort Lauderdale flights
Fort Lauderdale lies 1,123 km (698 mi) north-east of Mérida, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Mérida | Fort Lauderdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.2 million | 183,146 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | FLL, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 33301–33394 |
Clocks in Fort Lauderdale are 2 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands 4 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mérida
Mérida is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Mérida?
1,123 km (698 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Fort Lauderdale by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Fort Lauderdale flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL); Fort Lauderdale also has MIA, DJT, OPF, BIM.
What currency do I need in Fort Lauderdale?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.