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Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 17m door to door (150 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 17m
FLLCAEATL

Fort Lauderdale to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey3h 17mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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FLL Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon07:30 FLL09:09 ATL0h 51m connection10:00 ATL10:47 CAEDelta Air Lines
141 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 17m
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FLL Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat06:00 FLL07:45 CLT2h 00m connection09:45 CLT10:12 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
880 km546 miles
Journey time
3h 17mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneColumbia vs Fort Lauderdale
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
FLL → CAE

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 880 km.
Where do you change planes between Fort Lauderdale and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fort Lauderdale and Columbia?
Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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