United States Β· 901 miles (1,450 km)

Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 901 miles (1,450 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 52 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wilmington, Myrtle Beach and Raleigh/Durham and more.

How many miles DCA to FLL costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways9,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn JetBlue Airways12,000$5.60–255.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines16,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
TAP Miles&GoOn JetBlue Airways30,000$50.40

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to FLL

Book DCA to FLL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DCA to FLL with one stop

52 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Wilmington (ILM)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Breeze Airways
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  • Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
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  • Via Orlando (MCO)JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Savannah (SAV)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Jacksonville (JAX)American Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Breeze Airways
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Tampa (TPA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways
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  • Via Asheville (AVL)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air
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  • Via Tallahassee (TLH)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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See all 52 in Routes

DCA to FLL: common questions

How many miles does DCA to FLL cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to FLL?

American Airlines (oneworld), JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

How far is Washington from Fort Lauderdale by plane?

Washington (DCA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) are 901 miles (1,450 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DCA to FLL award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, JetBlue TrueBlue and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Washington and Fort Lauderdale?

The most direct connections are through Wilmington (ILM), Myrtle Beach (MYR), Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Charleston (CHS) and Norfolk (ORF). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Raleigh/Durham.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.