Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York (LGA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Spirit Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 75% of the time.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,076 mi
Best airline from FLL to LGA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 19 min | 3.7% | 2,142 |
| Delta Air Lines | 75% | 19 min | 3.1% | 3,319 |
| JetBlue Airways | 65% | 25 min | 2.7% | 3,239 |
| American Airlines | 55% | 45 min | 4.1% | 535 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (26%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 22 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 76% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 22 min |
| Friday | 70% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 76% | 16 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 aircraft33%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system38%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to LGA delayed?
- 30% of FLL–LGA 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 LGA?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 2,142 flights. 4 airlines flew FLL–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (26%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to LGA?
- The scheduled FLL–LGA flight time averages 2h 56m over 1,076 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are FLL to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 9,235 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.