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Route · ALB → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Albany to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ALB to FLL (Albany to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #4056 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75%
On-time
-4 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
1,630
Flights
#4056 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Apr 2025 89%

Worst Month

Jan 2025 60%

Distance

1,204 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 48 17 0 0 B6,WN
Nov 2025 39 13 1 0 B6,WN
Aug 2025 44 6 0 1 B6
Jul 2025 45 9 1 2 B6
Jun 2025 35 4 0 0 B6
May 2025 31 2 0 0 B6
Apr 2025 61 7 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 72 13 1 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 62 17 2 0 B6,WN
Jan 2025 53 21 1 0 B6,WN
Dec 2024 46 24 0 0 B6
Nov 2024 38 10 0 0 B6
Sep 2024 30 1 0 1 B6
Aug 2024 31 2 0 1 B6
Jul 2024 31 6 0 0 B6
Jun 2024 30 3 2 0 B6
May 2024 31 11 0 0 B6
Apr 2024 32 5 0 0 B6,WN
Mar 2024 42 12 2 1 B6,WN
Feb 2024 33 9 0 0 B6,WN
Dec 2023 32 9 0 0 B6
Aug 2023 31 1 2 0 B6
Jul 2023 31 5 0 0 B6
Apr 2023 32 18 2 1 WN,B6

ALB–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: June (89.2%) · weakest: December (63.1%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 63.1%

Strongest calendar month

June

89.2% on-time · ~33 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~51 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

63.1% on-time · ~39 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

14 of 960 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

7 of 960 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ALB - Albany

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Albany, NY.

ALB on-time profile

FLL - Fort Lauderdale

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Lauderdale, FL.

FLL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ALB and FLL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ALB vs FLL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ALB departures

From ALB, this corridor sits with 11 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 14 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #4460 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ALB to FLL

The Albany to Fort Lauderdale corridor (ALB to FLL) posts a 75% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,630 tracked flights. Late flights run 87.3 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,204-mile route; over the last 24 months, 14 of 960 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jan 2025 came in at just 60% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ALB–FLL peaks in June at 89.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~51 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 63.1%, a 26.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ALB to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ALB to FLL ranks #4056 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ALB to FLL? ▼
Flights from Albany to Fort Lauderdale have a 75% on-time rate based on 1,630 flights. The average delay is 87.3 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ALB to FLL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 960 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ALB to FLL? ▼
The flight distance from Albany (ALB) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,204 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ALB to FLL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Jan 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ALB Airport

Albany
FLL Airport

Fort Lauderdale
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ALB–FLL data

ALB–FLL is mid-pack at 75% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ALB and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ALB airport
  • If your dates flex, June (89.2% on-time) beats December (63.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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