Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Spirit Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 77% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 8.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,119 mi
Best airline from DFW to FLL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 17 min | 2.7% | 1,693 |
| JetBlue Airways | 73% | 36 min | 2.8% | 218 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 23 min | 3.1% | 4,119 |
| Frontier Airlines | 65% | 20 min | 2.3% | 174 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to FLL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 75% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 19 min |
| Friday | 69% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 21 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 aircraft41%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to FLL delayed?
- 29% of DFW–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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to FLL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 1,693 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to FLL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to FLL?
- The scheduled DFW–FLL flight time averages 2h 50m over 1,119 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are DFW to FLL flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 DFW to FLL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,204 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.