Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Hartford (BDL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly FLL to BDL matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 90% on-time in November 2024 to just 37% in July 2026. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,173 mi
Best airline from FLL to BDL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 11 min | 0.3% | 326 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 20 min | 1.6% | 1,333 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to BDL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 15 min |
| Friday | 74% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 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 aircraft44%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather3%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to BDL delayed?
- 28% of FLL–BDL 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to BDL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 326 flights. 2 airlines flew FLL–BDL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to BDL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to BDL?
- The scheduled FLL–BDL flight time averages 3h 0m over 1,173 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are FLL to BDL flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from FLL to BDL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 37% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 53-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,667 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.