New York (JFK) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on JFK–FLL: 3.1% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,069 mi
Best airline from JFK to FLL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 77% | 17 min | 2.7% | 3,299 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71% | 20 min | 3.3% | 4,817 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to FLL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 21 min |
| Friday | 76% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 18 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 aircraft36%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to FLL delayed?
- 27% of JFK–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to FLL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 3,299 flights. 2 airlines flew JFK–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to FLL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (42%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to FLL?
- The scheduled JFK–FLL flight time averages 3h 13m over 1,069 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are JFK to FLL flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from JFK to FLL?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,116 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.