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Route · BWI → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BWI to FLL (Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #300 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.2%
On-time
-1.8 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
21,397
Flights
#300 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 90%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 60%

Distance

925 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 283 112 6 0 WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 263 53 5 0 F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 267 48 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 236 37 2 1 WN,NK
Aug 2025 244 46 1 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 246 64 6 1 NK,WN
Jun 2025 243 83 3 1 NK,WN
May 2025 275 62 1 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 317 43 0 1 NK,WN
Mar 2025 308 73 3 1 WN,NK
Feb 2025 280 46 4 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 325 68 16 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 289 57 1 1 NK,WN
Nov 2024 291 30 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 297 46 2 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 287 44 1 1 WN,NK
Aug 2024 314 102 17 3 NK,WN
Jul 2024 352 134 6 1 NK,WN
Jun 2024 346 96 15 0 NK,WN
May 2024 343 95 2 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 343 68 4 1 NK,WN
Mar 2024 362 128 5 3 NK,WN
Feb 2024 320 50 0 2 NK,WN
Jan 2024 342 119 10 0 NK,WN

BWI–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (82.7%) · weakest: July (69.6%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

82.7% on-time · ~287 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~327 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.6% on-time · ~312 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

110 of 7,173 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

17 of 7,173 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

BWI - Baltimore

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Baltimore, MD.

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

Compare BWI vs FLL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BWI departures

From BWI, this corridor sits with 53 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 64 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 11 below 75%). Destination: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #4039 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BWI to FLL

The Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale corridor (BWI to FLL) posts a 77.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 21,397 tracked flights. Late flights run 65.1 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 925-mile route; over the last 24 months, 110 of 7,173 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 60% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BWI–FLL peaks in February at 82.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~327 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.6%, a 13.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BWI to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BWI to FLL ranks #300 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 BWI to FLL? ▼
Flights from Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale have a 77.2% on-time rate based on 21,397 flights. The average delay is 65.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BWI to FLL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (110 of 7,173 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BWI to FLL? ▼
The flight distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 925 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BWI to FLL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BWI Airport

Baltimore
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 BWI–FLL data

BWI–FLL is mid-pack at 77.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare BWI and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BWI airport
  • If your dates flex, February (82.7% on-time) beats July (69.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.2% 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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