Atlantic City (ACY) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on ACY–FLL: 3.2% 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, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Spirit Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 977 mi
Best airline from ACY to FLL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 14 min | 3.5% | 968 |
| Allegiant Air | 29% | 95 min | 1.3% | 156 |
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 (32%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 49 min |
| Friday | 76% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 40 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ACY to FLL delayed?
- 25% of ACY–FLL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ACY to FLL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 968 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 (32%). 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 25% of the time.
- How often are ACY to FLL flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from ACY to FLL?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 16% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 81-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,124 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.