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Route · DAL → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to FLL (Dallas to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #2351 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.1%
On-time
+0.1 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
5,354
Flights
#2351 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Feb 2024 84%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 60%

Distance

1,108 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 40 20 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 39 12 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 48 12 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 34 7 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 40 15 1 1 WN
Jul 2025 65 24 1 0 WN
Jun 2025 64 20 0 0 WN
May 2025 62 14 2 0 WN
Apr 2025 64 18 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 81 22 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 55 15 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 49 12 1 0 WN
Dec 2024 77 19 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 75 12 1 0 WN
Oct 2024 48 6 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 42 9 0 1 WN
Aug 2024 48 14 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 58 16 1 0 WN
Jun 2024 62 18 2 0 WN
May 2024 70 20 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 71 17 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 85 34 2 1 WN
Feb 2024 70 11 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 73 18 2 0 WN

DAL–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (83.7%) · weakest: June (70.4%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.5%

Strongest calendar month

January

83.7% on-time · ~82 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~95 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.4% on-time · ~69 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

14 of 1,420 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,420 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DAL departures

From DAL, this corridor sits with 47 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 57 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #3474 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to FLL

5,354 tracked flights put the DAL to FLL pairing (Dallas to Fort Lauderdale) at a 79.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 59.3 minutes on average. Across the 1,108-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 1.0% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,420 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 60% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–FLL peaks in January at 83.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~95 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.4%, a 13.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to FLL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to FLL ranks #2351 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 DAL to FLL?
Flights from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale have a 79.1% on-time rate based on 5,354 flights. The average delay is 59.3 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,420 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to FLL?
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,108 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (84% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using DAL–FLL data

DAL–FLL is mid-pack at 79.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, January (83.7% on-time) beats June (70.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.1% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.