San Diego (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Diego (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 172 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 67% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 35 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.47
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,269 mi
Best airline from SAN to FLL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 70% | 20 min | 0.3% | 331 |
| JetBlue Airways | 58% | 73 min | 0.0% | 134 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAN to FLL
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 31 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 72% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 62 min |
| Friday | 69% | 38 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 38 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 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 aircraft49%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAN to FLL delayed?
- 33% of SAN–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 35 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SAN to FLL?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 70%, based on 331 flights. 2 airlines flew SAN–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAN to FLL?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAN to FLL?
- The scheduled SAN–FLL flight time averages 4h 55m over 2,269 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are SAN to FLL flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 SAN to FLL?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 465 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.