Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly PHL to FLL matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 88% on-time in November 2024 to just 60% in August 2024. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (79% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Flights/day
- 9.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 993 mi
Best airline from PHL to FLL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 21 min | 2.4% | 2,558 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 21 min | 3.3% | 1,591 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 24 min | 2.2% | 938 |
| JetBlue Airways | 68% | 25 min | 2.3% | 614 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to FLL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 23 min |
| Friday | 70% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to FLL delayed?
- 27% of PHL–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to FLL?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 2,558 flights. 4 airlines flew PHL–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to FLL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to FLL?
- The scheduled PHL–FLL flight time averages 2h 54m over 993 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are PHL to FLL flights cancelled?
- 2.6% 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 PHL to FLL?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,701 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.