Dallas (DAL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 88% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 46% — a 41-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 57%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,108 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to FLL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 21 min |
| Friday | 66% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 16 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 aircraft43%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to FLL delayed?
- 30% of DAL–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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to FLL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAL to FLL?
- The scheduled DAL–FLL flight time averages 2h 40m over 1,108 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are DAL to FLL flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DAL to FLL?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,319 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.