Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) flights
JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, with about 30 flights a week in July 2026. The 680-mile flight takes about 2h 3m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 680 mi · 1,094 km
- Flight time
- 2h 3m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying RDU to FLL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 19 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A220-300, Airbus A321 | 72,570 | 2h 3m |
| Delta Air Lines | 7 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 45,564 | 2h 4m |
| Frontier Airlines | 3 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 9,333 | 2h 9m |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 18,354 | 1h 55m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 24,619 | 2h 4m |
| Endeavor AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 829 | 2h 8m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RDU to FLL flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:20am and the last at 2:50pm. 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 2625JetBlue | 6:20am | 8:26am | 31 | 88% |
| F9 2177Frontier Airlines | 8:56am | 11:09am | 12 | 68% |
| B6 725JetBlue | 10:15am | 12:17pm | 31 | 66% |
| DL 1038Delta Air Lines | 12:00pm | 2:06pm | 31 | 81% |
| WN 3158Southwest Airlines | 1:35pm | 3:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| B6 2925JetBlue | 2:50pm | 4:56pm | 31 | 67% |
Is RDU to FLL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 1,414 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (90%), those around 6pm the least (51%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 668 | 80% | 17 min | 2.1% |
| Delta Air Lines | 376 | 82% | 13 min | 0.5% |
| Spirit Airlines | 158 | 63% | 29 min | 7.6% |
| Southwest Airlines | 142 | 76% | 16 min | 2.1% |
| Frontier Airlines | 70 | 68% | 25 min | 1.4% |
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 | 110 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 256 | 90% | |
| 8am to 9am | 49 | 79% | |
| 9am to 10am | 60 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 108 | 80% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 117 | 78% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 285 | 82% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 37 | 73% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 86 | 65% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 46 | 54% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 64 | 72% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 93 | 51% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 74 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 92 | 11,601 | |
| September 2025 | 80 | 9,968 | |
| October 2025 | 91 | 12,149 | |
| November 2025 | 120 | 15,325 | |
| December 2025 | 137 | 18,472 | |
| January 2026 | 110 | 13,202 | |
| February 2026 | 100 | 13,396 | |
| March 2026 | 132 | 18,217 | |
| April 2026 | 129 | 16,054 | |
| May 2026 | 111 | 13,920 | |
| June 2026 | 103 | 13,250 | |
| July 2026 | 135 | 16,029 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.