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Route · ATL → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale

The ATL–FLL corridor (Atlanta, GA → Fort Lauderdale, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 31 carriers across roughly 581 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.2%
On-time
-1.8 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
42,441
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Sep 2025 85%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 55%

Distance

581 mi

Carriers

31

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 687 235 16 0 B6,DL,F9,NK
Nov 2025 608 140 14 0 DL,F9,NK,B6
Oct 2025 487 102 1 1 DL,F9,NK
Sep 2025 453 68 0 2 DL,NK,F9
Aug 2025 495 140 1 2 F9,NK,DL
Jul 2025 526 202 8 5 DL,NK,F9
Jun 2025 525 235 10 0 DL,NK,F9
May 2025 531 160 0 2 DL,NK,F9
Apr 2025 532 151 9 1 DL,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 599 194 9 1 DL,NK,WN,F9
Feb 2025 528 137 1 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 580 159 27 1 DL,WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 607 179 1 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 576 99 0 0 NK,WN,DL,F9
Oct 2024 571 93 3 0 DL,NK,F9,WN
Sep 2024 539 106 5 1 WN,NK,DL,F9
Aug 2024 587 169 13 3 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 636 233 32 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 632 166 20 3 B6,DL,F9,NK,WN
May 2024 703 209 6 0 B6,DL,F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 707 149 2 2 B6,DL,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 733 230 10 2 B6,DL,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 679 132 0 1 B6,DL,F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 732 178 0 0 B6,DL,F9,NK,WN

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

188 of 14,253 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

27 of 14,253 flights

What the Data Says About ATL to FLL

The Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale corridor (ATL to FLL) posts a 77.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 42,441 tracked flights. Late flights run 67.1 minutes behind on average. 31 carriers cover the 581-mile route; over the last 24 months, 188 of 14,253 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 55% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ATL to FLL?
Flights from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale have a 77.2% on-time rate based on 42,441 flights. The average delay is 67.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (188 of 14,253 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to FLL?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 581 miles. This route is served by 31 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (85% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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