Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 8.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 632 mi
Best airline from FLL to CLT
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 20 min | 1.8% | 4,835 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 20 min | 2.5% | 1,591 |
| Frontier Airlines | 63% | 28 min | 4.7% | 193 |
| JetBlue Airways | 46% | 38 min | 2.9% | 69 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to CLT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 21 min |
| Friday | 76% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather5%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 20 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 4,835 flights. 4 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 (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (54%). 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 10m 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?
- 2.1% 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 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 6,688 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.