Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Atlantic City (ACY): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Atlantic City (ACY) 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, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Spirit Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 76% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 977 mi
Best airline from FLL to ACY
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 15 min | 3.2% | 1,024 |
| Allegiant Air | 64% | 20 min | 1.9% | 107 |
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 | 69% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 13 min |
| Friday | 73% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 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 aircraft23%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system34%
- Weather3%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to ACY delayed?
- 26% of FLL–ACY 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 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 1,024 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 26% of the time.
- How often are FLL to ACY 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 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 1,131 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.