Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) flights
JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, with about 37 flights a week in July 2026. The 899-mile flight takes about 2h 36m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 899 mi · 1,447 km
- Flight time
- 2h 36m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying DCA to FLL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 24 | Airbus A220-300, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 166,246 | 2h 37m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 41,552 | 2h 32m |
| American Airlines | 6 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 60,816 | 2h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to FLL flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 8:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 379JetBlue | 6:00am | 8:32am | 31 | 77% |
| B6 579JetBlue | 7:38am | 10:19am | 31 | 82% |
| AA 1893American Airlines | 7:59am | 10:41am | 27 | 93% |
| AA 1873American Airlines | 8:20am | 11:01am | 4 | 70% |
| WN 3231Southwest Airlines | 11:35am | 2:15pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 2923Southwest Airlines | 3:00pm | 5:45pm | 16 | 75% |
| B6 1579JetBlue | 3:20pm | 6:01pm | 31 | 57% |
| B6 1979JetBlue | 8:55pm | 11:30pm | 31 | 56% |
Is DCA to FLL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 2,320 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (83%), those around 6pm the least (53%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 1,380 | 68% | 27 min | 3.5% |
| American Airlines | 575 | 72% | 20 min | 1.9% |
| Southwest Airlines | 365 | 60% | 27 min | 1.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 128 | 81% | |
| 7am to 8am | 322 | 79% | |
| 8am to 9am | 144 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 126 | 71% | |
| 10am to 11am | 234 | 79% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 174 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 49 | 57% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 187 | 61% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 413 | 55% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 61 | 72% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 187 | 53% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 99 | 58% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 150 | 57% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 171 | 19,845 | |
| September 2025 | 144 | 14,600 | |
| October 2025 | 185 | 20,644 | |
| November 2025 | 196 | 21,892 | |
| December 2025 | 231 | 29,558 | |
| January 2026 | 207 | 22,715 | |
| February 2026 | 186 | 21,851 | |
| March 2026 | 206 | 26,380 | |
| April 2026 | 200 | 21,875 | |
| May 2026 | 194 | 23,726 | |
| June 2026 | 166 | 22,239 | |
| July 2026 | 164 | 23,289 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.