Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Diego (SAN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Diego (SAN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 172 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.47
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,269 mi
Best airline from FLL to SAN
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 16 min | 0.6% | 332 |
| JetBlue Airways | 62% | 18 min | 0.6% | 164 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to SAN
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (33%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 22 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather6%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to SAN delayed?
- 28% of FLL–SAN 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to SAN?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 332 flights. 2 airlines flew FLL–SAN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to SAN?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (33%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to SAN?
- The scheduled FLL–SAN flight time averages 5h 45m over 2,269 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are FLL to SAN flights cancelled?
- 0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from FLL to SAN?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 35% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 59-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 496 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.