Houston (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Houston (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 39% — a 56-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (80% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 957 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HOU to FLL
Aim for departures around 6 p.m. (81% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 20 min |
| Friday | 69% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 18 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 system18%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HOU to FLL delayed?
- 29% of HOU–FLL 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HOU to FLL?
- Departures around 6 p.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HOU to FLL?
- The scheduled HOU–FLL flight time averages 2h 23m over 957 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are HOU to FLL flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 HOU to FLL?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 39% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 56-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,698 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.