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Route · CHS → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charleston to Fort Lauderdale

The CHS–FLL corridor (Charleston, SC → Fort Lauderdale, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 470 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.3%
On-time
+0.3 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
2,140
Flights

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Apr 2025 87%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 64%

Distance

470 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 50 18 2 0 B6,NK
Nov 2025 48 10 1 0 NK,B6
Oct 2025 50 2 0 0 B6,NK
Sep 2025 35 3 0 0 NK,B6
Aug 2025 48 7 0 0 NK,B6
Jul 2025 43 6 0 0 B6,NK
Jun 2025 32 8 0 0 B6,NK
May 2025 41 7 0 0 B6,NK
Apr 2025 61 8 0 2 NK,B6
Mar 2025 52 15 0 0 B6,NK
Feb 2025 39 8 0 0 B6,NK
Jan 2025 43 4 3 0 B6,NK
Dec 2024 51 9 0 0 B6,NK
Nov 2024 53 9 0 0 B6,NK
Sep 2024 38 14 0 0 B6,NK
Aug 2024 58 11 5 0 B6,NK
Jul 2024 62 15 3 0 B6,NK
Jun 2024 61 16 3 0 B6,NK
May 2024 62 10 0 0 B6,NK
Apr 2024 60 15 0 0 B6,NK
Mar 2024 61 22 1 0 B6,NK
Feb 2024 51 17 1 1 B6,NK
Jan 2024 54 8 0 0 B6,NK
Dec 2023 63 9 0 0 NK,B6

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

19 of 1,216 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,216 flights

What the Data Says About CHS to FLL

2,140 tracked flights put the CHS to FLL pairing (Charleston to Fort Lauderdale) at a 79.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 93.7 minutes on average. Across the 470-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.6% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,216 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 64% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CHS to FLL?
Flights from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale have a 79.3% on-time rate based on 2,140 flights. The average delay is 93.7 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CHS to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 1,216 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CHS to FLL?
The flight distance from Charleston (CHS) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 470 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CHS to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (64% 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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