Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Newark (EWR) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2026, 86% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 52% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 57%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,065 mi
Best airline from FLL to EWR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 22 min | 1.9% | 5,430 |
| Spirit Airlines | 68% | 26 min | 3.7% | 2,454 |
| JetBlue Airways | 63% | 27 min | 3.0% | 2,148 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 27 min |
| Friday | 72% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system54%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to EWR delayed?
- 29% of FLL–EWR 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 EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 5,430 flights. 3 airlines flew FLL–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to EWR?
- The scheduled FLL–EWR flight time averages 3h 1m over 1,065 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are FLL to EWR flights cancelled?
- 2.6% 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 EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,032 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.