Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans (MSY): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans (MSY) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 86% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 51% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 673 mi
Best airline from FLL to MSY
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 17 min | 2.7% | 1,484 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71% | 16 min | 0.8% | 781 |
| JetBlue Airways | 58% | 30 min | 2.4% | 377 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to MSY
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (44%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 18 min |
| Friday | 69% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to MSY delayed?
- 29% of FLL–MSY 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to MSY?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 1,484 flights. 3 airlines flew FLL–MSY frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to MSY?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (44%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to MSY?
- The scheduled FLL–MSY flight time averages 2h 7m over 673 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are FLL to MSY flights cancelled?
- 2.1% 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 MSY?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,642 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.