Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on FLL–PHX. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but April 2026 dropped to 53% — a gap of 38 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,972 mi
Best airline from FLL to PHX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 12 min | 0.4% | 512 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77% | 14 min | 2.1% | 140 |
| American Airlines | 65% | 33 min | 0.5% | 212 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to PHX
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 10 min |
| Friday | 70% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 28 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 operations27%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to PHX delayed?
- 25% of FLL–PHX 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to PHX?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 512 flights. 3 airlines flew FLL–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to PHX?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to PHX?
- The scheduled FLL–PHX flight time averages 5h 6m over 1,972 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are FLL to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 PHX?
- April 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 900 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.