DCA → FLLWashington to Fort Lauderdale

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Direct flights from Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 62% of the last 21 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 3 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 21 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,450 km, an estimated 2 hours 22 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Fort Lauderdale. Updated 8 September 2026 at 10:48 UTC.

DCA Washington smooth · +13
FLL Fort Lauderdale heavy · +44
1,450 km · ~2h 22m est.
dep bank 06:00–20:5521x weekly
Runs mixed · 3 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
62% on time

of the last 21 operated DCA → FLL flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −3 min. 0 of 21 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−3 minacross the last 21 operated legs
Flight time~2h 22mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures21x3 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 21

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
American AirlinesJetBlue AirwaysSouthwest Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
American AirlinesAA

Flights AA1893 varies daily

JetBlue AirwaysB657% on time

Flights B6379 06:00 daily · B6579 07:38 daily · B61579 15:20 daily · B61979 20:55 daily

Southwest AirlinesWN

Flights WN3231 11:35 Mo Th Fr · WN2923 varies Tu We Sa Su

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-07AA1893dep +19 → arr−17
09-07B61579dep +31 → arr+35
09-07B61979dep +140 → arr+100
09-07B6379dep +25 → arr−4
09-07B6579dep +25 → arr−13
09-07WN3231dep +14 → arr−14
09-06AA1893dep +1 → arr−28
09-06B61579dep +14 → arr−22
09-06B61979dep +51 → arr+22
09-06B6379dep +10 → arr−12
09-06B6579dep +9 → arr−32
09-06WN2923dep +23 → arr−20
09-05AA1893dep +11 → arr−4
09-05B61579dep +73 → arr+82
09-05B61979dep +28 → arr+7
09-05B6379dep +20 → arr−3
09-05B6579dep +22 → arr+1
09-05WN2923dep +28 → arr+16
09-04AA1893departed+111
09-04B61579departed+58
09-04B61979departed+236

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
DCAWashington +13 min smooth 🌤 mostly cloudy · N 0 kt Full DCA delay board →
FLLFort Lauderdale +44 min heavy 🌤 scattered clouds · N 0 kt Full FLL delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at DCA: 46% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +14 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Washington to Fort Lauderdale route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop DCA to FLL flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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DCA to FLL questions

Is DCA–FLL running on time right now?

Some delays possible. The arrival side at FLL is the weaker end, route health score 62/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on DCA–FLL?

Operators schedule morning departures around 06:00 and evening departures around 20:55 from DCA. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the FLL delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from DCA to FLL?

Great-circle distance is 1,450 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 132–154 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does DCA–FLL fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 42 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.