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Route · BUF → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Buffalo to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BUF to FLL (Buffalo to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #3544 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.9%
On-time
-3.1 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
2,498
Flights
#3544 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 100%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 58%

Distance

1,166 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 46 17 4 0 WN,B6
Nov 2025 53 10 1 0 B6,WN
Oct 2025 34 3 0 0 B6,WN
Sep 2025 30 4 0 0 B6
Aug 2025 50 12 0 1 WN,B6
Jul 2025 47 17 0 0 B6,WN
Jun 2025 38 4 0 0 B6,WN
May 2025 40 3 0 0 B6,WN
Apr 2025 39 3 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 75 9 0 1 B6,WN
Feb 2025 66 18 2 0 B6,WN
Jan 2025 59 21 0 0 B6,WN
Dec 2024 67 28 0 0 B6,WN
Nov 2024 64 0 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2024 41 4 0 0 WN,B6
Aug 2024 33 21 1 0 B6,WN
Jul 2024 35 5 0 0 B6,WN
Jun 2024 36 8 0 0 B6,WN
May 2024 39 6 0 0 B6,WN
Apr 2024 39 6 1 0 B6,WN
Mar 2024 47 14 1 0 B6,WN
Feb 2024 44 6 0 0 B6,WN
Jan 2024 44 19 6 0 B6,WN
Dec 2023 36 12 0 0 B6,WN

BUF–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (86.8%) · weakest: August (50.9%)

40%50%60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 68%

Strongest calendar month

October

86.8% on-time · ~38 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~63 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

50.9% on-time · ~39 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

16 of 1,102 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,102 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

BUF - Buffalo

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

BUF 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 BUF and FLL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare BUF vs FLL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BUF departures

From BUF, this corridor sits with 12 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 19 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (6 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #4315 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BUF to FLL

The Buffalo to Fort Lauderdale corridor (BUF to FLL) posts a 75.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,498 tracked flights. Late flights run 78.4 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 1,166-mile route; over the last 24 months, 16 of 1,102 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 100% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 58% - a 42-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BUF–FLL peaks in October at 86.8% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~63 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 50.9%, a 35.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BUF to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BUF to FLL ranks #3544 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 BUF to FLL? ▼
Flights from Buffalo to Fort Lauderdale have a 75.9% on-time rate based on 2,498 flights. The average delay is 78.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 100% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BUF to FLL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,102 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BUF to FLL? ▼
The flight distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,166 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BUF to FLL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (100% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BUF Airport

Buffalo
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 BUF–FLL data

BUF–FLL is mid-pack at 75.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare BUF and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BUF airport
  • If your dates flex, October (86.8% on-time) beats August (50.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.9% 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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