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Route · DEN → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to FLL (Denver to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #1077 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.2%
On-time
-3.8 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
10,713
Flights
#1077 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Nov 2025 90%

Worst Month

May 2025 65%

Distance

1,703 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 185 45 1 0 WN,UA
Nov 2025 147 15 1 0 UA,WN
Oct 2025 119 19 0 0 UA,WN
Sep 2025 88 21 0 0 UA,WN
Aug 2025 116 33 1 1 WN,UA
Jul 2025 124 43 0 3 UA,WN
Jun 2025 120 32 1 1 UA,WN
May 2025 124 44 1 0 UA,WN
Apr 2025 122 36 0 0 UA,WN
Mar 2025 187 27 0 1 UA,WN
Feb 2025 154 32 0 0 UA,WN
Jan 2025 161 39 1 1 UA,WN
Dec 2024 151 23 0 0 UA,WN
Nov 2024 134 28 0 0 UA,WN
Oct 2024 125 19 2 0 UA,WN
Sep 2024 95 13 0 1 WN,UA
Aug 2024 110 39 2 0 WN,UA
Jul 2024 124 42 0 0 UA,WN
Jun 2024 120 34 5 0 UA,WN
May 2024 123 38 0 0 UA,WN
Apr 2024 125 30 0 0 UA,WN
Mar 2024 169 56 1 1 UA,WN
Feb 2024 142 47 0 0 UA,WN
Jan 2024 154 53 13 0 NK,WN,UA

DEN–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (82.3%) · weakest: June (67.8%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

82.3% on-time · ~157 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~210 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

67.8% on-time · ~123 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

29 of 3,219 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

9 of 3,219 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

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

Compare DEN vs FLL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DEN departures

From DEN, this corridor sits with 133 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 168 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 27 below 75%). Destination: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #4436 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to FLL

The Denver to Fort Lauderdale corridor (DEN to FLL) posts a 75.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 10,713 tracked flights. Late flights run 62.7 minutes behind on average. 13 carriers cover the 1,703-mile route; over the last 24 months, 29 of 3,219 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 65% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–FLL peaks in November at 82.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~210 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 67.8%, a 14.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to FLL ranks #1077 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 DEN to FLL? ▼
Flights from Denver to Fort Lauderdale have a 75.2% on-time rate based on 10,713 flights. The average delay is 62.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to FLL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (29 of 3,219 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to FLL? ▼
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,703 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to FLL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DEN Airport

Denver
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 DEN–FLL data

DEN–FLL is mid-pack at 75.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, November (82.3% on-time) beats June (67.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.2% 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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