Newark (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on EWR–FLL. June 2026 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but May 2025 dropped to 65% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,065 mi
Best airline from EWR to FLL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 17 min | 1.9% | 5,433 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 23 min | 4.6% | 2,455 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 24 min | 3.1% | 2,151 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to FLL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 22 min |
| Friday | 74% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to FLL delayed?
- 25% of EWR–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to FLL?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 5,433 flights. 3 airlines flew EWR–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to FLL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to FLL?
- The scheduled EWR–FLL flight time averages 3h 8m over 1,065 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are EWR to FLL flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 EWR to FLL?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,039 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.