Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 85% on-time in November 2024 but sank to 59% in March 2026. Across the year it averages 73% against a national 78%, over roughly 248 departures a day to 107 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 73%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 20 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 74%
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Destinations
- 107
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 10
Plan your departure from FLL
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 93% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 80% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.8%
- close to the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from FLL
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 19 min |
| Friday | 72% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 28 min |
Busiest routes from FLL
Where flights into FLL come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL (Atlanta) → FLL | 7,265 | 71% | 21 min |
| EWR (Newark) → FLL | 4,721 | 75% | 20 min |
| LGA (New York) → FLL | 4,692 | 72% | 23 min |
| JFK (New York) → FLL | 3,897 | 73% | 19 min |
| PHL (Philadelphia) → FLL | 3,507 | 73% | 22 min |
| ORD (Chicago) → FLL | 3,464 | 75% | 19 min |
| BOS (Boston) → FLL | 3,359 | 68% | 24 min |
| BWI (Baltimore) → FLL | 3,135 | 76% | 16 min |
What causes delays at FLL
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing FLL.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather4%
Alternative airports near Fort Lauderdale
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIA — Miami International Airport | 21 mi | 74% | 20 min |
| RSW — Southwest Florida International Airport | 104 mi | 79% | 18 min |
| VRB — Vero Beach Regional Airport | 111 mi | 71% | 22 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at FLL
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 83% | 15 min | 17,739 |
| Alaska Airlines | 77% | 15 min | 1,465 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 26 min | 14,862 |
| Delta Air Lines | 75% | 20 min | 26,406 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72% | 17 min | 24,927 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71% | 21 min | 43,322 |
| Spirit Airlines | 70% | 20 min | 42,415 |
| Allegiant Air | 70% | 25 min | 8,835 |
| Frontier Airlines | 65% | 34 min | 5,280 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at FLL?
- 27% of departures from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 20 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from FLL?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 93% of the time at FLL, versus 53% around 9 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at FLL?
- In this dataset, March 2026 was the weakest month at FLL, with 59% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at FLL?
- 1.8% of scheduled departures from FLL were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 185,259 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.