Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on FLL–BWI. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 88% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 56% — a gap of 32 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 8.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 925 mi
Best airline from FLL to BWI
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 15 min | 1.9% | 4,685 |
| Spirit Airlines | 72% | 19 min | 2.4% | 2,021 |
| Frontier Airlines | 69% | 29 min | 4.8% | 167 |
| JetBlue Airways | 42% | 35 min | 5.8% | 69 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to BWI
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 73% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 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 aircraft41%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather3%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to BWI delayed?
- 25% of FLL–BWI 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to BWI?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 4,685 flights. 4 airlines flew FLL–BWI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to BWI?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to BWI?
- The scheduled FLL–BWI flight time averages 2h 33m over 925 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are FLL to BWI flights cancelled?
- 2.2% 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 BWI?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
- Return route: BWI to FLL on-time stats
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport departure performance
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport airport reliability
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- JetBlue Airways on-time record
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Based on 6,942 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.