Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Los Angeles (LAX) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 70% — a 21-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 6.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,343 mi
Best airline from FLL to LAX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 13 min | 0.5% | 3,344 |
| Delta Air Lines | 79% | 17 min | 1.1% | 743 |
| Spirit Airlines | 65% | 22 min | 2.2% | 226 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to LAX
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 14 min |
| Friday | 78% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to LAX delayed?
- 21% of FLL–LAX 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to LAX?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 3,344 flights. 3 airlines flew FLL–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to LAX?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to LAX?
- The scheduled FLL–LAX flight time averages 5h 44m over 2,343 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are FLL to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 LAX?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,351 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.