Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on FLL–PVD. February 2025 flights landed on schedule 82% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 52% — a gap of 30 points. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,188 mi
Best airline from FLL to PVD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 72% | 18 min | 1.4% | 1,092 |
| Southwest Airlines | 65% | 19 min | 0.0% | 69 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to PVD
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 61% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 11 min |
| Friday | 69% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 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 aircraft43%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to PVD delayed?
- 28% of FLL–PVD 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to PVD?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 72%, based on 1,092 flights. 2 airlines flew FLL–PVD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to PVD?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to PVD?
- The scheduled FLL–PVD flight time averages 3h 1m over 1,188 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are FLL to PVD flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 PVD?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 82%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,161 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.