Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York (JFK) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 76% | 21 min | 2.8% | 3,299 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 23 min | 3.3% | 4,804 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to JFK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (41%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 26 min |
| Friday | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 31 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%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to JFK delayed?
- 27% of FLL–JFK 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 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 3,299 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 (93% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (41%). 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 27% of the time.
- How often are FLL to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- 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 8,103 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.