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Route · AVL → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Asheville to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AVL to FLL (Asheville to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #3124 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

69%
On-time
-10 pts
vs US avg
90 min
Delay when late
3,479
Flights
#3124 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 85%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 30%

Distance

661 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 63 21 0 0 G4
Nov 2025 53 22 0 0 G4
Oct 2025 63 44 0 0 G4
Sep 2025 43 9 0 0 G4
Aug 2025 56 19 0 1 G4
Jul 2025 66 21 0 0 G4
Jun 2025 66 21 0 1 G4
May 2025 54 16 0 0 G4
Apr 2025 60 12 0 0 G4
Mar 2025 65 13 0 0 G4
Feb 2025 45 11 1 0 G4
Jan 2025 43 13 1 0 G4
Dec 2024 37 12 0 0 G4
Nov 2024 51 8 0 0 G4
Oct 2024 53 8 6 0 G4
Sep 2024 49 9 5 1 G4
Aug 2024 58 19 2 1 G4
Jul 2024 71 28 4 1 G4
Jun 2024 64 24 3 0 G4
May 2024 53 14 0 0 G4
Apr 2024 52 10 0 0 G4
Mar 2024 57 32 1 0 G4
Feb 2024 46 8 0 1 G4
Jan 2024 47 12 0 0 G4

AVL–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (82.3%) · weakest: July (54.8%)

50%60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 66.1%

Strongest calendar month

February

82.3% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~65 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

54.8% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

23 of 1,315 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

6 of 1,315 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from AVL

Among 12 routes leaving AVL, only 5 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 2 stay ≥85% and 5 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing AVL options should weigh this 69% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4855 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AVL to FLL

On-time performance on the AVL to FLL pairing (Asheville to Fort Lauderdale) trails a chunk of the network: 69% of 3,479 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 89.5-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 661 miles across 1 carrier. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.7% (23 of 1,315 flights), with 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 30% - a 55-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AVL–FLL peaks in February at 82.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~65 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 54.8%, a 27.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AVL to FLL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AVL to FLL ranks #3124 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 AVL to FLL?
Flights from Asheville to Fort Lauderdale have a 69% on-time rate based on 3,479 flights. The average delay is 89.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AVL to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 1,315 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AVL to FLL?
The flight distance from Asheville (AVL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 661 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from AVL to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (30% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using AVL–FLL data

AVL–FLL sits 10 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare AVL and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AVL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (82.3% on-time) beats July (54.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 69% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.