New York (JFK) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on JFK–FLL. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but December 2025 dropped to 55% — a gap of 37 points. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (80% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 77% | 18 min | 2.6% | 3,175 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71% | 20 min | 2.9% | 4,651 |
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 | 71% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 22 min |
| Friday | 75% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 17 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 aircraft34%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system30%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 3,175 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?
- 2.8% 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 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 7,826 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.