Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at FLL?
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International — Fort Lauderdale
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High Risk — 58% miss rate
Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at FLL means roughly a 58% chance of missing your flight.
58%
Miss Rate
74%
On-Time Rate
73m
Avg Delay
Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at FLL
A 30-minute connection at FLL is very risky. There's roughly a 58% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 134 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: FLL has a 74% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: FLL requires at least 50 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−High average delay: When flights are late at FLL, the average delay is 73 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at FLL
50m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 30-minute layover is 20 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
Terminal Transfers at FLL
How to transfer: Walking between terminals; post-security connectors between some terminals
Transfer time: 5-15 minutes between terminals
!TSA re-screening: Required for some terminal changes — Some terminal pairs have airside connectors, but most terminal changes require exiting and re-screening. Check your specific terminal pair.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 134+ minute layovers at FLL
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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