Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston (HOU) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 53% — a 42-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 (93% vs 60%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 957 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to HOU
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (43%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 10 min |
| Friday | 77% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to HOU delayed?
- 23% of FLL–HOU 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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to HOU?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (43%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to HOU?
- The scheduled FLL–HOU flight time averages 2h 47m over 957 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are FLL to HOU flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 HOU?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,702 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.