New York (LGA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Spirit Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 77% of the time.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,076 mi
Best airline from LGA to FLL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 20 min | 4.4% | 2,149 |
| Delta Air Lines | 73% | 18 min | 3.1% | 3,318 |
| American Airlines | 70% | 24 min | 3.7% | 535 |
| JetBlue Airways | 68% | 29 min | 2.8% | 3,236 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to FLL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 23 min |
| Friday | 71% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to FLL delayed?
- 28% of LGA–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to FLL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 2,149 flights. 4 airlines flew LGA–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to FLL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to FLL?
- The scheduled LGA–FLL flight time averages 3h 10m over 1,076 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are LGA to FLL flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 LGA to FLL?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 9,238 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.