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Route · CLT → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to FLL (Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #448 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.4%
On-time
-1.6 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
17,641
Flights
#448 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Sep 2025 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 54%

Distance

632 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 260 81 3 0 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 206 41 4 0 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 264 49 0 0 AA,NK
Sep 2025 227 31 0 1 NK,AA
Aug 2025 243 72 1 1 AA,NK
Jul 2025 244 93 8 2 AA,NK
Jun 2025 240 99 5 0 AA,NK
May 2025 297 83 3 0 AA,NK
Apr 2025 300 62 0 0 NK,AA
Mar 2025 346 69 4 1 AA,NK
Feb 2025 296 56 7 0 AA,NK
Jan 2025 299 46 7 1 AA,NK
Dec 2024 325 90 0 1 AA,NK
Nov 2024 311 50 0 0 NK,AA
Oct 2024 269 56 1 0 NK,AA
Sep 2024 228 55 5 0 AA,NK
Aug 2024 256 80 14 1 AA,NK
Jul 2024 252 115 9 0 AA,NK
Jun 2024 278 103 13 1 AA,NK
May 2024 340 141 5 0 AA,NK
Apr 2024 328 74 5 2 AA,NK
Mar 2024 372 121 5 2 AA,NK
Feb 2024 327 68 0 2 AA,NK
Jan 2024 321 91 0 0 AA,NK

CLT–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.2%) · weakest: July (66.2%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.2% on-time · ~249 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~303 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.2% on-time · ~219 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

99 of 6,829 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

15 of 6,829 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CLT - Charlotte

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Charlotte, NC.

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

Compare CLT vs FLL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CLT departures

From CLT, this corridor sits with 116 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 129 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 8 below 75%). Destination: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #3990 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to FLL

The Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale corridor (CLT to FLL) posts a 77.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 17,641 tracked flights. Late flights run 69.9 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 632-mile route; over the last 24 months, 99 of 6,829 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 54% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–FLL peaks in November at 83.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~303 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.2%, a 17.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to FLL ranks #448 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 CLT to FLL? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale have a 77.4% on-time rate based on 17,641 flights. The average delay is 69.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to FLL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (99 of 6,829 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to FLL? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 632 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to FLL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
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 CLT–FLL data

CLT–FLL is mid-pack at 77.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.2% on-time) beats July (66.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.4% 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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