Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BWI–FLL. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but December 2025 dropped to 60% — a gap of 30 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 8.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 925 mi
Best airline from BWI to FLL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 16 min | 2.6% | 2,022 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 15 min | 1.6% | 4,704 |
| JetBlue Airways | 72% | 21 min | 4.5% | 67 |
| Frontier Airlines | 56% | 43 min | 6.0% | 166 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BWI to FLL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 15 min |
| Friday | 73% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BWI to FLL delayed?
- 24% of BWI–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BWI to FLL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 2,022 flights. 4 airlines flew BWI–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BWI to FLL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BWI to FLL?
- The scheduled BWI–FLL flight time averages 2h 41m over 925 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are BWI to FLL flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BWI to FLL?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
- Return route: FLL to BWI on-time stats
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport departure performance
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport airport reliability
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- JetBlue Airways on-time record
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Based on 6,959 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.