Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Richmond (RIC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on FLL–RIC. April 2025 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 37% — a gap of 53 points. Across the full period the route averages 69% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 806 mi
Best airline from FLL to RIC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 73% | 19 min | 2.5% | 856 |
| JetBlue Airways | 65% | 23 min | 1.9% | 876 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to RIC
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 20 min |
| Friday | 66% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 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 aircraft39%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to RIC delayed?
- 31% of FLL–RIC 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to RIC?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 856 flights. 2 airlines flew FLL–RIC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to RIC?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to RIC?
- The scheduled FLL–RIC flight time averages 2h 18m over 806 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are FLL to RIC flights cancelled?
- 2.2% 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 RIC?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 37% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 53-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,732 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.