Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly FLL to JFK matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 88% on-time in November 2024 to just 57% in March 2026. 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 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,069 mi
Best airline from FLL to JFK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 76% | 21 min | 2.7% | 3,175 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 23 min | 2.9% | 4,640 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to JFK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 25 min |
| Friday | 74% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 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 aircraft34%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to JFK delayed?
- 28% of FLL–JFK flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to JFK?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 3,175 flights. 2 airlines flew FLL–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to JFK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (42%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to JFK?
- The scheduled FLL–JFK flight time averages 2h 58m over 1,069 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are FLL to JFK flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from FLL to JFK?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,815 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.