Providence (PVD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Providence (PVD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in September 2024 that fell to 47% — a 47-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,188 mi
Best airline from PVD to FLL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 73% | 19 min | 1.1% | 1,061 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71% | 20 min | 0.0% | 79 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PVD to FLL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 14 min |
| Friday | 70% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system35%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PVD to FLL delayed?
- 27% of PVD–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PVD to FLL?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 1,061 flights. 2 airlines flew PVD–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PVD to FLL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PVD to FLL?
- The scheduled PVD–FLL flight time averages 3h 14m over 1,188 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are PVD to FLL flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PVD to FLL?
- September 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,140 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.