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Route · DFW → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to FLL (Dallas/Fort Worth to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #524 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.8%
On-time
-3.2 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
16,394
Flights
#524 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.6%

Best Month

Feb 2024 83%

Worst Month

May 2024 58%

Distance

1,119 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 254 70 1 0 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 207 43 9 0 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 214 53 0 0 AA,NK
Sep 2025 203 48 6 0 NK,AA
Aug 2025 204 72 8 2 AA,NK
Jul 2025 247 90 10 0 AA,NK
Jun 2025 234 95 8 1 AA,NK
May 2025 252 72 7 1 AA,NK
Apr 2025 259 61 8 0 NK,AA
Mar 2025 257 74 8 1 AA,NK
Feb 2025 194 45 2 0 AA,NK
Jan 2025 223 37 14 0 AA,NK
Dec 2024 248 61 6 0 AA,NK
Nov 2024 218 38 6 0 NK,AA
Oct 2024 258 43 1 0 NK,AA
Sep 2024 244 54 0 1 NK,AA
Aug 2024 244 74 9 1 AA,NK
Jul 2024 276 91 4 0 AA,NK
Jun 2024 273 101 15 1 AA,NK
May 2024 275 115 14 0 AA,NK
Apr 2024 232 69 6 0 AA,NK
Mar 2024 288 106 7 0 AA,NK
Feb 2024 248 41 0 0 AA,NK
Jan 2024 249 93 2 0 AA,NK

DFW–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (82.8%) · weakest: June (67.8%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

82.8% on-time · ~219 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~261 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

67.8% on-time · ~235 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.6%

151 of 5,801 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

8 of 5,801 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

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

Compare DFW vs FLL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DFW departures

From DFW, this corridor sits with 113 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 183 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 57 below 75%). Destination: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #4343 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to FLL

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Fort Lauderdale corridor (DFW to FLL) posts a 75.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 16,394 tracked flights. Late flights run 71.6 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,119-mile route; over the last 24 months, 151 of 5,801 flights were cancelled (2.6%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 83% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 58% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–FLL peaks in October at 82.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~261 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 67.8%, a 15.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to FLL ranks #524 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 DFW to FLL? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Fort Lauderdale have a 75.8% on-time rate based on 16,394 flights. The average delay is 71.6 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 83% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to FLL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (151 of 5,801 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to FLL? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,119 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to FLL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (83% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
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 DFW–FLL data

DFW–FLL is mid-pack at 75.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (82.8% on-time) beats June (67.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.8% 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.