Atlantic City (ACY) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on ACY–FLL: 3.4% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Spirit Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 977 mi
Best airline from ACY to FLL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 3.6% | 1,028 |
| Allegiant Air | 31% | 68 min | 1.9% | 107 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ACY to FLL
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (33%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 28 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ACY to FLL delayed?
- 23% of ACY–FLL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ACY to FLL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 1,028 flights. 2 airlines flew ACY–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ACY to FLL?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (33%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ACY to FLL?
- The scheduled ACY–FLL flight time averages 2h 44m over 977 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are ACY to FLL flights cancelled?
- 3.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from ACY to FLL?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 26% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 71-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,135 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.