Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Memphis (MEM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Memphis (MEM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 207 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.57
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 851 mi
Best airline from FLL to MEM
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 16 min | 3.1% | 96 |
| Allegiant Air | 68% | 33 min | 1.1% | 354 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to MEM
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (40%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 57% | 58 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 100% | 2 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 21 min |
| Friday | 61% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 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 aircraft22%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to MEM delayed?
- 31% of FLL–MEM 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 30 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to MEM?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 96 flights. 2 airlines flew FLL–MEM frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to MEM?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (40%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to MEM?
- The scheduled FLL–MEM flight time averages 2h 31m over 851 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are FLL to MEM flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for FLL to MEM?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 79% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 57%.
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Based on 450 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.