Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly LAS to FLL matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 92% on-time in November 2024 to just 45% in August 2024. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,173 mi
Best airline from LAS to FLL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 78% | 14 min | 1.2% | 1,287 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 21 min | 0.8% | 777 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to FLL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 21 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to FLL delayed?
- 23% of LAS–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to FLL?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,287 flights. 2 airlines flew LAS–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to FLL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to FLL?
- The scheduled LAS–FLL flight time averages 4h 39m over 2,173 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are LAS to FLL flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 LAS to FLL?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,097 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.