Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 35% — a 56-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (74% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,972 mi
Best airline from PHX to FLL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 20 min | 2.8% | 142 |
| JetBlue Airways | 73% | 21 min | 0.8% | 513 |
| American Airlines | 64% | 23 min | 0.5% | 213 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to FLL
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (97% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 22 min |
| Friday | 71% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to FLL delayed?
- 28% of PHX–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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to FLL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 142 flights. 3 airlines flew PHX–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to FLL?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to FLL?
- The scheduled PHX–FLL flight time averages 4h 12m over 1,972 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are PHX to FLL flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PHX to FLL?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 35% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 56-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 904 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.