New River and the downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline. Flights from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale

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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale

Search partner results from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), with the nonstop airlines and their Dallas airports, DFW check-in notes and the ride to Port Everglades.

DFW to FLL · 1,118 mi · 3h est.

DFW to FLL
1,118 miles
3h nonstop (estimated)

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Dallas to Fort Lauderdale flight insights

Average flight time

~3h (estimated)

DFW → FLL

Cheapest cached price

$169

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 22, 2026.

Planning a trip from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale? The average flight time on this route is ~3h (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $169 (last checked Oct 22, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Dallas (DFW) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) are about 1,118 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Dallas to Fort Lauderdale at a glance

DFW to FLL is about 1,118 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale on Eazair
Origin	Dallas (DFW)
Destination	Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Average Flight Time	~3h (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$169
Fares Last Checked	Oct 22, 2026
Distance	1,118 miles (DFW to FLL)
Time in Fort Lauderdale	1 hour ahead of Dallas

Local time in Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Dallas. Dallas is on Central Time, Fort Lauderdale on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale

JetBlue's newsroom announced on 5 Jan 2026 year-round nonstop service between Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL), set to launch on 12 Mar 2026. Southwest's route pages, checked 26 Oct 2026, list nonstop flights both ways between FLL and Dallas Love Field (DAL), a separate airport, not DFW. This page searches DFW, so check the Dallas airport code on every result. Schedules change. Results can include connecting flights, so check the stops shown with each result.

DFW lists JetBlue at Gate E10 in Terminal E, where CLEAR sits at checkpoint E18, while American flies from gates in all five terminals, A to E. The DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10, and TEXRail from downtown Fort Worth stops at Terminal B. In Terminal C, the C30 check-in area and checkpoint are closed for reconstruction, but C10, C11 and C20 stay open. American's DFW page recommends arriving 2 hours before a flight within the U.S.

At Fort Lauderdale, JetBlue says it uses Terminal 3, and American's FLL page also places its ticket counter in Terminal 3. Rideshare pickup for Terminals 3 and 4 is at Zones A to D on the first floor of the southern part of the Palm Garage. Heading to a cruise? FLL says there are no free shuttles to Port Everglades, and cruise-line transfers only work if booked before you arrive, with a cruise-line representative meeting you in baggage claim.

EazAir's first fare check for Dallas to Fort Lauderdale was on 22 Oct 2026, for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. One check cannot show a pattern. Seat rules differ on the basic fares: American Basic Economy assigns a free seat at check-in, while a seat costs extra on JetBlue Main Base for bookings made after 29 Jul 2026. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Dallas to Fort Lauderdale flights

Departure · Dallas

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Central Time

Other airports near Dallas: Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Arrival · Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL)

Eastern Time

Other airports near Miami: Miami International (MIA), Palm Beach International (PBI)

About Fort Lauderdale

Areas to know in Fort Lauderdale

Las Olas
Wilton Manors
Victoria Park

Weather in Fort Lauderdale

A tropical climate with hot, humid summers and a wetter season roughly June through November; winters are warm and drier.

Dallas to Fort Lauderdale: airport and fare guide

Airport details were checked on 17 Oct 2026 (time-sensitive items rechecked 26 Oct 2026) and route details on 26 Oct 2026, against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

EazAir searches Dallas with the DFW code, and Dallas has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

Miami International (MIA) is a separate airport. Broward County Transit says no bus runs directly between FLL and MIA, and points riders to the Tri-Rail shuttle and Tri-Rail's Miami Airport station.

Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport, and Southwest is not on DFW's airline list.

About this route

JetBlue's newsroom announced on 5 Jan 2026 year-round nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) from 12 Mar 2026, and Southwest's route pages, checked 26 Oct 2026, list nonstop flights both ways between Dallas Love Field (DAL) and FLL.

JetBlue's newsroom announced on 5 Jan 2026 that year-round nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) would launch on 12 Mar 2026.
Southwest says it flies nonstop from Dallas (Love Field) to Fort Lauderdale once per day Monday to Saturday and 2 times on Sundays.
Southwest's Fort Lauderdale to Dallas (Love Field) page gives the same nonstop pattern: once per day Monday to Saturday and 2 times on Sundays.
Southwest's nonstop on this city pair uses Dallas Love Field (DAL), while JetBlue's newsroom release names Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), so check the Dallas airport code on your ticket.
Southwest lists Terminal 1 at Fort Lauderdale, with gates A1 to A5, B2 and B4 to B9, and says all bags must be checked 45 minutes before departure.
American's FLL airport page lists its ticket counter in Terminal 3, open daily from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MIA's Cities Served list for September 2026 shows American and Frontier nonstop from Miami to DFW, and Southwest nonstop from Miami to Dallas Love Field.
Port Everglades says FLL is 1.8 miles from the port and suggests allowing 45 minutes to one hour for the transfer from the airport.
Port Everglades says Miami International Airport is 30 to 45 minutes from the port via I-95, while FLL is just minutes away on U.S. 1.
American's DFW airport page recommends arriving 2 hours before a flight within the U.S. and 3 hours before an international flight.

Leaving from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)

Airline	DFW gates
American	Terminals A, B, C, D and E
JetBlue, Alaska	Terminal E
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

The DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10. TEXRail from downtown Fort Worth and the DART Silver Line arrive at Terminal B.
DFW says passengers can be dropped off at the upper-level curbside of all terminals, and curbs are for active loading and unloading only.
DFW has security checkpoints in every terminal, TSA PreCheck in all five terminals and a wait-time map on its security page. DFW says Skylink is the shortest route between terminals while inside security.
DFW lists CLEAR at Terminal E, checkpoint E18.
In Terminal C, DFW says the C30 check-in area and checkpoint are closed for construction. C10 is TSA PreCheck only, C11 handles General and Priority, and C20 handles General and PreCheck.

Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL)

Airline	FLL terminal
JetBlue	Terminal 3. Flights to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica leave from Terminal 4.
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

JetBlue's own FLL page gives its terminal. FLL's airline directory could not be read, so other airlines are not listed.

FLL has four terminals. FLL says you can move between them on the curbside walkways, the parking-garage walking trail or a parking-garage tram.
The Rental Car Center is next to Terminal 1, linked by the Concourse B pedestrian bridge on level 2. Terminals 2, 3 and 4 use a free shuttle from the lower Arrivals level.
FLL says U.S. Customs is in Terminals 1 and 4 for international arrivals.

Getting from FLL	Where to board	Where it goes
Tri-Rail	A free shuttle for Tri-Rail riders leaves from the lower Arrivals level, about every 15 to 20 minutes while trains run.	The Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport station at Dania Beach, for Tri-Rail trains including to the Miami Airport station, according to Broward County Transit.
Brightline	A paid shuttle leaves from the lower Arrivals level, about every 30 minutes from the airport. Brightline's shuttle rate applies with a same-day Brightline ticket.	Brightline's Fort Lauderdale station.
Broward County Transit Route 1	The Rental Car Center.	Aventura Mall, where Broward County Transit says riders can connect to Miami-Dade Route 3 to the Port of Miami.
Rental Car Center shuttle	Free shuttle from the lower Arrivals level at Terminals 2, 3 and 4, every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day, according to FLL. From Terminal 1, walk over the Concourse B pedestrian bridge on level 2.	The Rental Car Center, which also has the Route 1 bus stop.
Rideshare	Terminal 1: Zone Z (stations 8 to 15), just beyond the taxi podium. Terminals 3 and 4: Zones A to D on the first floor of the southern part of the Palm Garage.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Taxi podiums on the lower Arrivals level at each terminal.	Wherever you are going. FLL says taxi fares are regulated by law in Broward County.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first fare check from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale was on 22 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

JetBlue: JetBlue builds on Fort Lauderdale growth with year-round service to Orlando and Dallas (5 Jan 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: JetBlue continues growth in Fort Lauderdale with expanded schedule (12 Mar 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Flights from Dallas (Love Field) to Fort Lauderdale (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas (Love Field) (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, FLL (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
American: Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood, FL (FLL) (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
MIA: Cities Served September 2026 (September 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
Port Everglades: Cruise FAQs (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
Port Everglades: Transportation (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
American: Dallas - Fort Worth, TX (DFW) (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
DFW: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Connect between terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Directions (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Construction at DFW (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: DFW Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: Silver Line launch (8 Oct 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: First four new gates open in Terminal A Pier Expansion (Oct. 21, 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
Miami International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fort Lauderdale airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Passengers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Where is my airline (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Broward County: FLL summer travel news release (2 Jul 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Tri-Rail: Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport at Dania Beach (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Brightline: Airport Connect (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Broward County Transit: FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Cruise passengers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DFW to FLL, 22 Oct 2026 to 22 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly nonstop between Dallas and Fort Lauderdale?

JetBlue's newsroom announced on 5 Jan 2026 year-round nonstop service between DFW and FLL from 12 Mar 2026. Southwest says it flies Dallas Love Field to Fort Lauderdale nonstop once per day Monday to Saturday and 2 times on Sundays. Schedules change, so check the stops on each result.

Does the Fort Lauderdale nonstop leave from DFW or Dallas Love Field?

It depends on the airline. JetBlue's release names Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), while Southwest's nonstop uses Dallas Love Field (DAL), and Southwest is not on DFW's airline list. This page searches DFW, so check the Dallas airport code on your ticket.

Is Miami a better airport than Fort Lauderdale for a Port Everglades cruise?

Port Everglades says Miami International is 30 to 45 minutes from the port via I-95, while FLL is just minutes away on U.S. 1. MIA's Cities Served list for September 2026 shows American and Frontier nonstop from Miami to DFW, and Southwest from Miami to Dallas Love Field.

How long does the transfer from FLL to the cruise port take?

Port Everglades says FLL is 1.8 miles from the port and suggests allowing 45 minutes to one hour for the transfer. It adds that everyone 18 and over needs government photo ID and cruise documents at the port entrances.

Which FLL terminal do I need for the flight home to Dallas?

JetBlue says it uses Terminal 3, and American's FLL page lists its ticket counter in Terminal 3, open daily from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Southwest, which flies to Love Field rather than DFW, lists Terminal 1 and says bags must be checked 45 minutes before departure.

Do the lowest Dallas to Fort Lauderdale fares include a carry-on?

JetBlue Main Base, for bookings made after 29 Jul 2026, includes a carry-on plus a personal item, and so does American Basic Economy. Neither includes a checked bag, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers on American.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.