The observed direct connection between Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) covers approximately 1,130 mi. The estimated flight time is around 2h 45m. Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Detroit by air?
The great-circle distance between Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 1,130 mi.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit?
Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 2h 45m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
Is there a direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit?
Yes, a direct connection between FLL and DTW has been observed in our route data.
Which airlines have been observed on this route?
In the available route data: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
How often is there a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit?
On average around 6.5 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 2,468 observed flights. Mainly Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines. That is an observation, not a timetable.
What is the current time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Detroit?
Same local time in Fort Lauderdale and Detroit.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
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