Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on FLL–CMH. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 85% of the time, but May 2026 dropped to 46% — a gap of 40 points. Across the full period the route averages 69% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 973 mi
Best airline from FLL to CMH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 73% | 18 min | 1.7% | 1,123 |
| Southwest Airlines | 65% | 21 min | 1.0% | 793 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to CMH
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 20 min |
| Friday | 68% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 29 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 operations30%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to CMH delayed?
- 31% of FLL–CMH 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 CMH?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 1,123 flights. 2 airlines flew FLL–CMH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to CMH?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to CMH?
- The scheduled FLL–CMH flight time averages 2h 39m over 973 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are FLL to CMH flights cancelled?
- 1.5% 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 CMH?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,936 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.