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Route · EWR → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EWR to FLL (Newark to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #137 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.3%
On-time
-3.7 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
29,146
Flights
#137 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Feb 2024 84%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 67%

Distance

1,065 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 488 161 16 1 B6,NK,UA
Nov 2025 437 116 21 0 UA,NK,B6
Oct 2025 365 103 7 1 B6,UA,NK
Sep 2025 292 49 6 0 UA,NK,B6
Aug 2025 357 93 1 2 NK,UA,B6
Jul 2025 336 82 21 1 B6,NK,UA
Jun 2025 277 71 3 1 B6,UA,NK
May 2025 334 110 13 1 B6,NK,UA
Apr 2025 442 120 9 1 NK,UA,B6
Mar 2025 499 131 2 1 B6,NK,UA
Feb 2025 471 99 5 0 B6,UA,NK
Jan 2025 534 107 10 0 B6,UA,NK
Dec 2024 504 157 3 1 B6,NK,UA
Nov 2024 455 96 2 0 UA,B6,NK
Oct 2024 384 65 5 0 UA,NK,B6
Sep 2024 337 80 1 0 NK,UA,B6
Aug 2024 363 103 22 4 B6,NK,UA
Jul 2024 382 114 14 1 B6,NK,UA
Jun 2024 354 86 18 3 B6,NK,UA
May 2024 441 109 2 0 B6,NK,UA
Apr 2024 506 98 3 0 B6,NK,UA
Mar 2024 520 168 7 1 B6,NK,UA
Feb 2024 488 78 5 2 B6,NK,UA
Jan 2024 529 115 59 1 B6,NK,UA

EWR–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (81.4%) · weakest: July (68.8%)

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

Strongest calendar month

October

81.4% on-time · ~376 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~490 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.8% on-time · ~349 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

255 of 10,095 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

22 of 10,095 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

EWR - Newark

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Newark, NJ.

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

Compare EWR vs FLL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EWR departures

From EWR, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 74 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 9 below 75%). Destination: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #4424 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EWR to FLL

The Newark to Fort Lauderdale corridor (EWR to FLL) posts a 75.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 29,146 tracked flights. Late flights run 79.2 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 1,065-mile route; over the last 24 months, 255 of 10,095 flights were cancelled (2.5%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 67% - a 17-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EWR–FLL peaks in October at 81.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~490 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.8%, a 12.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EWR to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EWR to FLL ranks #137 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 EWR to FLL? ▼
Flights from Newark to Fort Lauderdale have a 75.3% on-time rate based on 29,146 flights. The average delay is 79.2 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to FLL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (255 of 10,095 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to FLL? ▼
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,065 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to FLL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (84% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

EWR Airport

Newark
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 EWR–FLL data

EWR–FLL is mid-pack at 75.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare EWR and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EWR airport
  • If your dates flex, October (81.4% on-time) beats July (68.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.3% 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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