Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 (85% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 8.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 632 mi
Best airline from CLT to FLL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 17 min | 3.1% | 1,585 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 17 min | 1.7% | 4,838 |
| JetBlue Airways | 73% | 18 min | 6.0% | 67 |
| Frontier Airlines | 61% | 28 min | 3.6% | 193 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to FLL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 73% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system21%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to FLL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 1,585 flights. 4 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 8 p.m. have the worst (64%). 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?
- 2.2% 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 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 6,683 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.