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Route · DCA → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DCA to FLL (Washington to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #904 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.6%
On-time
-2.4 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
12,053
Flights
#904 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Apr 2025 90%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 61%

Distance

899 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 233 92 2 0 B6,WN,AA
Nov 2025 200 70 5 0 AA,B6,WN
Oct 2025 186 48 1 0 AA,B6,WN
Sep 2025 145 36 0 1 WN,AA,B6
Aug 2025 173 49 1 1 AA,WN,B6
Jul 2025 176 57 8 2 AA,B6,WN
Jun 2025 168 58 0 0 AA,B6,WN
May 2025 179 47 0 0 AA,B6,WN
Apr 2025 210 22 1 0 WN,AA,B6
Mar 2025 217 40 3 2 AA,B6,WN
Feb 2025 191 54 7 0 AA,B6,WN
Jan 2025 206 41 14 1 AA,B6,WN
Dec 2024 214 49 0 0 AA,B6,WN
Nov 2024 197 21 0 0 B6,WN,AA
Oct 2024 162 27 4 0 WN,B6
Sep 2024 144 34 0 0 WN,B6
Aug 2024 189 69 8 3 B6,WN
Jul 2024 194 60 0 0 B6,WN
Jun 2024 174 43 8 0 B6,WN
May 2024 165 40 1 0 AA,B6,WN
Apr 2024 220 45 1 0 AA,B6,WN
Mar 2024 266 84 3 3 AA,B6,WN
Feb 2024 243 37 1 2 AA,B6,WN
Jan 2024 247 61 6 1 AA,B6,WN

DCA–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (80.6%) · weakest: July (70.4%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

80.6% on-time · ~172 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~214 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

70.4% on-time · ~158 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

74 of 4,699 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

16 of 4,699 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DCA - Washington

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Washington, DC.

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

Compare DCA vs FLL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DCA departures

From DCA, this corridor sits with 77 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 91 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #4177 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DCA to FLL

The Washington to Fort Lauderdale corridor (DCA to FLL) posts a 76.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 12,053 tracked flights. Late flights run 79.5 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 899-mile route; over the last 24 months, 74 of 4,699 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 61% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DCA–FLL peaks in October at 80.6% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~214 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 70.4%, a 10.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DCA to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DCA to FLL ranks #904 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 DCA to FLL? ▼
Flights from Washington to Fort Lauderdale have a 76.6% on-time rate based on 12,053 flights. The average delay is 79.5 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DCA to FLL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (74 of 4,699 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DCA to FLL? ▼
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 899 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DCA to FLL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DCA Airport

Washington
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 DCA–FLL data

DCA–FLL is mid-pack at 76.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DCA and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DCA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (80.6% on-time) beats July (70.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.6% 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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