Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 53% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 8.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 632 mi
Best airline from FLL to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 20 min | 1.9% | 4,724 |
| Spirit Airlines | 70% | 20 min | 2.7% | 1,681 |
| Frontier Airlines | 59% | 33 min | 3.8% | 132 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to CLT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 21 min |
| Friday | 76% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 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 aircraft43%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to CLT delayed?
- 23% of FLL–CLT 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 4,724 flights. 3 airlines flew FLL–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to CLT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to CLT?
- The scheduled FLL–CLT flight time averages 2h 9m over 632 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are FLL to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from FLL to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,537 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.