Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Atlantic City (ACY): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Atlantic City (ACY) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 98% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 42% — a 56-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 977 mi
Best airline from FLL to ACY
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 15 min | 3.1% | 964 |
| Allegiant Air | 66% | 21 min | 1.3% | 156 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to ACY
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 15 min |
| Friday | 76% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 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 aircraft24%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to ACY delayed?
- 25% of FLL–ACY 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to ACY?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 964 flights. 2 airlines flew FLL–ACY frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to ACY?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to ACY?
- The scheduled FLL–ACY flight time averages 2h 35m over 977 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are FLL to ACY flights cancelled?
- 2.9% 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 FLL to ACY?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 56-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,120 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.