Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Philadelphia (PHL) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 87% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 53% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 9.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 993 mi
Best airline from FLL to PHL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 28 min | 2.6% | 2,821 |
| Spirit Airlines | 73% | 20 min | 2.9% | 1,532 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71% | 21 min | 2.5% | 759 |
| Frontier Airlines | 65% | 39 min | 3.3% | 1,027 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to PHL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (36%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 24 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 31 min |
| Friday | 72% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 34 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to PHL delayed?
- 27% of FLL–PHL 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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to PHL?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 2,821 flights. 4 airlines flew FLL–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to PHL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (36%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to PHL?
- The scheduled FLL–PHL flight time averages 2h 49m over 993 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are FLL to PHL flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from FLL to PHL?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,139 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.