Memphis (MEM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Memphis (MEM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 207 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 60% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 60%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 41 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.57
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 851 mi
Best airline from MEM to FLL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 3.1% | 97 |
| Allegiant Air | 54% | 47 min | 1.1% | 354 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MEM to FLL
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (73% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 51% | 64 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 32 min |
| Friday | 58% | 40 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 48 min |
| Sunday | 55% | 42 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to FLL delayed?
- 40% of MEM–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 41 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MEM to FLL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 97 flights. 2 airlines flew MEM–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MEM to FLL?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (73% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MEM to FLL?
- The scheduled MEM–FLL flight time averages 2h 20m over 851 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 40% of the time.
- How often are MEM to FLL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MEM to FLL?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 65% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 51%.
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Based on 451 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.