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Route · FLL → ACY · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Atlantic City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to ACY (Fort Lauderdale to Atlantic City) ranks #3207 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.9%
On-time
-1.1 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
3,258
Flights
#3207 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Sep 2025 98%

Worst Month

Dec 2023 64%

Distance

977 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 33 13 1 0 NK,G4
Oct 2025 41 4 0 0 NK
Sep 2025 53 1 0 0 NK
Aug 2025 61 8 0 0 NK
Jul 2025 52 4 0 0 NK
Jun 2025 30 5 0 0 NK
May 2025 36 7 0 1 NK
Apr 2025 49 10 0 0 NK
Mar 2025 34 8 1 0 NK
Feb 2025 56 11 0 0 NK
Jan 2025 54 8 0 0 NK
Dec 2024 31 12 0 0 NK
Nov 2024 52 4 0 0 NK
Oct 2024 43 5 0 0 NK
Sep 2024 31 5 0 0 NK
Aug 2024 60 20 1 0 NK
Jul 2024 46 21 1 0 NK
Jun 2024 60 20 3 1 NK
May 2024 62 15 2 0 NK
Apr 2024 51 8 1 1 NK
Mar 2024 43 14 3 0 NK
Feb 2024 55 14 1 0 NK
Jan 2024 54 14 1 0 NK
Dec 2023 58 21 0 0 NK

FLL–ACY seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (86.6%) · weakest: June (70.5%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

86.6% on-time · ~50 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.5% on-time · ~50 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

15 of 1,145 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,145 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among FLL departures

From FLL, this corridor sits with 32 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 62 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 29 below 75%). Destination: Atlantic City · fleet on-time rank #3864 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to ACY

The Fort Lauderdale to Atlantic City corridor (FLL to ACY) posts a 77.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,258 tracked flights. Late flights run 60.5 minutes behind on average. 2 carriers cover the 977-mile route; over the last 24 months, 15 of 1,145 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Dec 2023 came in at just 64% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–ACY peaks in September at 86.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.5%, a 16.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to ACY rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to ACY ranks #3207 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 FLL to ACY?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Atlantic City have a 77.9% on-time rate based on 3,258 flights. The average delay is 60.5 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to ACY?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 1,145 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to ACY?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Atlantic City (ACY) is approximately 977 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to ACY?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (98% on-time). The worst was Dec 2023 (64% 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 FLL–ACY data

FLL–ACY is mid-pack at 77.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare FLL and ACY airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (86.6% on-time) beats June (70.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.9% 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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