New Orleans (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSY–FLL. August 2025 flights landed on schedule 86% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 53% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 673 mi
Best airline from MSY to FLL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 18 min | 2.8% | 1,396 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% | 795 |
| JetBlue Airways | 69% | 26 min | 2.5% | 487 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSY to FLL
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (45%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 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 aircraft47%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSY to FLL delayed?
- 26% of MSY–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 MSY to FLL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 1,396 flights. 3 airlines flew MSY–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSY to FLL?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (45%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSY to FLL?
- The scheduled MSY–FLL flight time averages 1h 53m over 673 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are MSY to FLL flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSY to FLL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,678 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.