Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 84% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 62% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 60%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 8.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,119 mi
Best airline from FLL to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 26 min | 3.2% | 4,121 |
| Spirit Airlines | 72% | 18 min | 1.8% | 1,693 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71% | 24 min | 2.3% | 219 |
| Frontier Airlines | 54% | 32 min | 3.4% | 174 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to DFW
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 20 min |
| Friday | 74% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 34 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to DFW delayed?
- 27% of FLL–DFW 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to DFW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 4,121 flights. 4 airlines flew FLL–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to DFW?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to DFW?
- The scheduled FLL–DFW flight time averages 3h 20m over 1,119 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are FLL to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 DFW?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,207 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.