Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) Airport Statistics 2024

Page last updated: 28 September 2025

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is South Florida’s second-busiest airport and a key entry point to Latin America and the Caribbean. Just 3 miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale and 21 miles north of Miami, FLL links North America with dozens of leisure destinations worldwide.

Overview

How many passengers pass through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport each year?

Over 35 million passengers pass through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) each year.

In 2024, FLL handled 35.21 million passengers, which was up approximately 0.3% from 2023 but still 4% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
Annual passenger traffic reached 35.12 million in 2023, continuing the recovery from pandemic lows, with 31.69 million in 2022 and 28.08 million in 2021.
Before the pandemic, 36.75 million passengers traveled through FLL in 2019, dropping to 16.48 million in 2020 during the pandemic low.

How many passengers passed through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in 2024?

Approximately 35.21 million travelers used FLL in 2024, split into 27.89 million domestic passengers (79%) and 7.32 million international passengers (21%).

How many passengers passed through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in 2023?

About 35.12 million people flew through FLL in 2023, where 27.23 million domestic passengers (78%) and 7.89 million international passengers (22%).

How many arrivals and departures occur at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in 2024?

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport processed approximately 17.6 million arrivals and 17.6 million departures in 2024.

How large is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport?

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport spans approximately 1,380 acres of land in Broward County, Florida.

Runways: 2 parallel runways supporting all-weather operations
Terminals: 4 (Terminals 1-4) with multiple concourses and gates
Parking: Garages and surface lots at every terminal
Design capacity: 50 + million passengers a year under the “Vision 2035” plan

What is the number of aircraft operations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport each year?

Over 300,000 aircraft operations (including takeoffs and landings) occur at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) each year.

In 2024, FLL handled 301,220 operations, down approximately 0.8% from 2023 and 91% of the pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
Annual aircraft operations reached 303,659 in 2023, continuing the recovery from pandemic lows, with 285,801 operations in 2022 and 277,267 in 2021.
Before the pandemic, 331,447 operations occurred at FLL in 2019, which dropped to 194,491 in 2020 during the pandemic low.

Aircraft Operations by Type

Air Carrier and Air Taxi flights dominated with 250,660 operations in 2024, representing 83% of total activity.
General Aviation and Military flights combined for 50,560 operations (17%), rounding out the airport’s total activity.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Aircraft Operations Type
Operations Type	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Air Carrier	272,000	155,000	218,000	228,000	249,000	232,548
Air Taxi/Regional	28,322	16,719	24,560	21,172	20,039	18,112
General Aviation/Military	31,125	22,772	34,707	36,629	34,620	50,560
Total Operations	331,447	194,491	277,267	285,801	303,659	301,220

How much revenue does Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport generate each year?

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) generates over $300 million in revenue each year.

In fiscal year 2023 (year ending September), FLL generated $305 million in revenue, down approximately 3% from 2022 but 0.3% below pre-pandemic levels.
Annual revenue reached $314 million in fiscal year 2022 (year ending September), recovering from the pandemic low of $295 million in fiscal year 2021 (year ending September).
Before the COVID pandemic, $306 million in revenue was generated in fiscal year 2019 (year ending September), dropping to $247 million in fiscal year 2020 (year ending September).

FLL International Airport Revenue in 2023

Approximately $305 million in revenue was generated by Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in fiscal year 2023 (year ending September).

FLL contributed $120 million from aeronautical revenue (39%) and $185 million from non-aeronautical revenue (61%) of total airport revenue in 2023.

FLL International Airport Revenue in 2022

Approximately $314 million in revenue was generated by Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in fiscal year 2022 (year ending September).

FLL contributed $127 million from aeronautical revenue (40%) and $187 million from non-aeronautical revenue (60%) of total airport revenue in 2022.

Which terminal at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is busiest?

Terminal 1 was the busiest terminal with 11.06 million passengers in 2024, handling 31% of total airport traffic (Spirit Airlines hub) at FLL.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Terminals by Passenger Volume (2024)

Terminal 1 (Spirit Hub): 11.06 million passengers (Spirit Airlines operations)
Terminal 3 (JetBlue Hub): 6.85 million passengers (JetBlue Airways operations)
Terminal 2 (Southwest/Delta): 8.07 million passengers (Southwest and Delta operations)
Terminal 4 (International): 9.23 million passengers (International and mixed carrier operations)

Which airlines carry the most passengers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport?

Spirit Airlines carried the most passengers with a 31.4% market share in 2024 at FLL.

Market Share by Airline at FLL (2024)

Spirit Airlines: 31.4% (11.06 million passengers)
JetBlue Airways: 19.4% (6.85 million passengers)
Delta Air Lines: 11.6% (4.09 million passengers)
Southwest Airlines: 11.3% (3.98 million passengers)
United Airlines: 6.9% (2.43 million passengers)
American Airlines: 5.7% (2.00 million passengers)
Other carriers: 13.7% (4.82 million passengers)

What are the busiest routes at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport?

The busiest domestic and international routes at FLL reflect both the low-cost carrier strategy and South Florida’s strong connections to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Top Domestic Routes by Passengers (2024)

FLL – Atlanta (ATL): 1.26 million passengers
FLL – Newark (EWR): 784,000 passengers
FLL – Baltimore (BWI): 700,000 passengers
FLL – New York LaGuardia (LGA): 680,000 passengers
FLL – Chicago O’Hare (ORD): 600,000 passengers

Top International Routes by Passengers (2024)

FLL – Cancún (CUN): 444,000 passengers
FLL – Toronto (YYZ): 415,000 passengers
FLL – Montreal (YUL): 350,000 passengers
FLL – Nassau (NAS): 320,000 passengers
FLL – Kingston (KIN): 300,000 passengers

Monthly trends in passenger traffic at FLL

March was the peak month at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in 2024.

March was the busiest month with approximately 3.45 million passengers, followed by January with 3.20 million and December with 3.16 million.
Both April and July attracted around 2.95 million passengers, representing peak spring and summer travel respectively.

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How much cargo moves through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport each year?

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) handles approximately 106,700 metric tons of cargo each year.

In 2024, FLL processed 106,714 tons of cargo, up approximately 1.3% from 2023 and 7% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
Annual cargo volumes reached 105,377 tons in 2023, remaining relatively stable, with 106,688 tons in 2022 and 111,164 tons in 2021.
Before the pandemic, 115,089 tons of cargo moved through FLL in 2019, which dropped to 93,250 tons in 2020 during the pandemic low.

How reliable is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport?

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) achieved a 73.9% on-time departure rate in 2024, ranking as the 2nd worst among major U.S. airports for on-time performance.

Cancellations (2024): 1.5% of scheduled flights, similar to the national average
Average delay (2024): 69 minutes, among the highest in the nation
Peak delays: Afternoon and evening hours due to thunderstorms and runway constraints
Best performance: Spirit Airlines 82.7% on-time, JetBlue 75% on-time

How does Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rank globally?

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) ranks as the 18th busiest airport in the United States and approximately the 63rd busiest globally by passenger traffic in 2024.

Cargo rank (North America): near 50th
Role: Major U.S. gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America

What is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport’s economic impact?

FLL supports more than $37.5 billion in annual economic activity across South Florida.

The airport underpins 255,386 jobs region-wide, including nearly 18,000 positions on or adjacent to the airport, and drives Broward County’s tourism economy by facilitating cruise and leisure travel.

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References

FAA: FLL Airport Statistics and Operations Data
BTS: Passenger Data and Route Information of FLL
BCAD: FLL Official Statistics and Press Releases