Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 86% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 53% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 8.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 632 mi
Best airline from CLT to FLL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 17 min | 1.8% | 4,725 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 19 min | 3.2% | 1,675 |
| Frontier Airlines | 68% | 22 min | 4.5% | 132 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to FLL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to FLL delayed?
- 26% of CLT–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to FLL?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 4,725 flights. 3 airlines flew CLT–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to FLL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to FLL?
- The scheduled CLT–FLL flight time averages 2h 3m over 632 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are CLT to FLL flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to FLL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,532 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.