Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 8.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,119 mi
Best airline from DFW to FLL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 18 min | 2.8% | 1,787 |
| JetBlue Airways | 74% | 31 min | 1.1% | 90 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 13 min | 3.5% | 113 |
| American Airlines | 70% | 22 min | 3.2% | 3,911 |
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 (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 18 min |
| Friday | 71% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to FLL delayed?
- 28% of DFW–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to FLL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 1,787 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 (52%). 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 28% of the time.
- How often are DFW to FLL flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to FLL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,901 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.