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Route · CLE → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cleveland to Fort Lauderdale

The CLE–FLL corridor (Cleveland, OH → Fort Lauderdale, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 21 carriers across roughly 1,062 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
6,402
Flights

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Nov 2024 97%

Worst Month

Jan 2025 72%

Distance

1,062 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 92 22 0 0 F9,NK,UA
Nov 2025 82 11 2 1 UA,F9,NK
Oct 2025 69 9 1 0 UA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 56 10 0 0 UA,NK,F9
Aug 2025 68 16 0 0 F9,NK,UA
Jul 2025 60 7 0 1 NK,UA,F9
Jun 2025 62 11 0 0 UA,F9,NK
May 2025 82 17 0 0 NK,UA,F9
Apr 2025 120 17 0 0 F9,NK,UA
Mar 2025 147 22 2 1 UA,F9,NK
Feb 2025 120 29 0 1 UA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 107 30 3 1 UA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 91 16 0 0 F9,NK,UA
Nov 2024 67 2 0 0 UA,NK,F9
Oct 2024 59 4 1 0 UA,NK,F9
Sep 2024 68 5 1 0 UA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 75 6 3 0 F9,NK,UA
Jul 2024 83 14 2 0 F9,NK,UA
Jun 2024 69 5 2 0 F9,NK,UA
May 2024 95 14 1 0 F9,NK,UA
Apr 2024 101 17 1 0 F9,NK,UA
Mar 2024 119 22 0 0 F9,NK,UA
Feb 2024 104 12 0 0 F9,NK,UA
Jan 2024 118 29 1 0 F9,NK,UA

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

20 of 2,114 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,114 flights

What the Data Says About CLE to FLL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Cleveland to Fort Lauderdale (CLE to FLL) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 6,402 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 78.3 minutes. The 1,062-mile corridor is served by 21 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.9% of 2,114 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jan 2025 came in at just 72% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CLE to FLL?
Flights from Cleveland to Fort Lauderdale have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 6,402 flights. The average delay is 78.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLE to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (20 of 2,114 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLE to FLL?
The flight distance from Cleveland (CLE) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,062 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLE to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Jan 2025 (72% 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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