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Route · CMH → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Columbus to Fort Lauderdale

The CMH–FLL corridor (Columbus, OH → Fort Lauderdale, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 973 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.2%
On-time
+0.2 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
5,137
Flights

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Sep 2024 92%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 66%

Distance

973 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 73 25 3 0 WN,NK
Nov 2025 67 13 1 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 54 13 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 67 14 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 69 9 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 94 23 1 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 92 23 0 0 NK,WN
May 2025 85 19 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 108 16 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 136 17 1 2 WN,NK
Feb 2025 83 12 1 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 87 21 1 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 97 31 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 96 11 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 63 8 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 53 4 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 85 18 1 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 93 20 2 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 91 11 3 1 NK,WN
May 2024 97 20 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 99 19 0 1 NK,WN
Mar 2024 120 37 0 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 95 29 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 94 30 2 0 NK,WN

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

16 of 2,098 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,098 flights

What the Data Says About CMH to FLL

5,137 tracked flights put the CMH to FLL pairing (Columbus to Fort Lauderdale) at a 79.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 71.1 minutes on average. Across the 973-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.8% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (2,098 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 66% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CMH to FLL?
Flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale have a 79.2% on-time rate based on 5,137 flights. The average delay is 71.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CMH to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 2,098 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CMH to FLL?
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 973 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CMH to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (66% 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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