Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Private charter · SSI → FLL

St. Simons Island to Fort Lauderdale

359 miles, about 2 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

St. Simons Island to Fort Lauderdale, door to door faster.

Trade about 8 hours on the road for about 2 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from St Simons Island Airport in St. Simons Island to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, 359 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
359 mi
Flight
2 hr 5 min
Driving
8 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SSISt. Simons IslandFLLFort Lauderdale
SSI → FLL359 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 5 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing St. Simons Island

Airports in St. Simons Island

  • SSI

    Commercial airport

    St Simons Island Airport

    St Simons Island · KSSI

    From downtown
    Under 1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,584 ft

  • BQK

    Commercial airport

    Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

    Brunswick · KBQK

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    8,001 ft

  • K4J6

    Regional airport

    St Marys Airport

    St Marys

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

Arriving Fort Lauderdale

Airports in Fort Lauderdale

  • FLL

    Major airport

    Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport

    Fort Lauderdale · KFLL

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    9,000 ft

  • MIA

    Major airport

    Miami International Airport

    Miami · KMIA

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    13,016 ft

  • FXE

    Commercial airport

    Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

    Fort Lauderdale · KFXE

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    6,002 ft

  • HWO

    Commercial airport

    North Perry Airport

    Hollywood · KHWO

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    3,463 ft

  • BCT

    Commercial airport

    Boca Raton Airport

    Boca Raton · KBCT

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    6,276 ft

  • OPF

    Commercial airport

    Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport

    Miami · KOPF

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    8,002 ft

When you land

Things to do in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is often called the yachting capital of the world, with miles of navigable canals and waterways, a deep marine industry and an international boat show that brings buyers and builders from around the globe each fall. Beyond boats, the city and Broward County support a growing mix of finance, healthcare, logistics and corporate offices, and Port Everglades ranks among the busiest cruise ports anywhere, so many travelers pass through on their way to sea.

  1. 01

    Las Olas Boulevard

    Downtown's signature street is lined with sidewalk restaurants, boutiques and galleries, running from the Riverwalk area toward the beach past the canal-front homes of the Las Olas Isles.

  2. 02

    Fort Lauderdale Beach

    A long stretch of Atlantic sand fronted by a palm-lined promenade and its signature white wave wall, with hotels, cafes and beach bars along State Road A1A.

  3. 03

    Water Taxi and Canal Cruises

    Hop-on, hop-off water taxis and narrated sightseeing cruises wind through the New River and Intracoastal Waterway, past waterfront mansions, superyachts and Riverwalk landmarks.

  4. 04

    Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

    A historic 1920s estate between the beach and the Intracoastal, known for its eclectic artist-designed house, subtropical gardens and the squirrel monkeys that live on the grounds.

  5. 05

    Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

    A rare stretch of coastal hammock between A1A and the Intracoastal, with kayak and paddleboard rentals on a freshwater lagoon, shaded trails and beach access through a tunnel under the highway.

  6. 06

    Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

    A landscaped walkway along the New River connects downtown venues, including the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, with parks, restaurants and the historic Stranahan House.

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Questions

St. Simons Island to Fort Lauderdale flights

How long is a private flight from St. Simons Island to Fort Lauderdale?

About 2 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 359 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 8 hours.

Which airports do flights from St. Simons Island to Fort Lauderdale use?

You can depart from St Simons Island Airport (SSI), Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK), or St Marys Airport (K4J6) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), or Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from St. Simons Island to Fort Lauderdale cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between St. Simons Island and Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Fort Lauderdale back to St. Simons Island are priced the same way.

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Fort Lauderdale to St. Simons Island

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