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Route · FLL → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Austin

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to AUS (Fort Lauderdale to Austin) ranks #2167 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

71.4%
On-time
-7.6 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
5,778
Flights
#2167 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Nov 2024 94%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 49%

Distance

1,105 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 121 62 3 0 WN,NK,B6
Nov 2025 84 25 0 1 NK,B6,WN
Oct 2025 76 23 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 51 11 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 53 17 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 66 8 1 0 WN,NK
Jun 2025 64 9 0 0 NK,WN
May 2025 62 15 0 1 NK,WN
Apr 2025 57 9 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 68 16 1 1 WN,NK
Feb 2025 51 15 0 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 54 13 0 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 61 19 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 70 4 0 0 NK,WN,DL
Oct 2024 72 17 0 1 WN,NK
Sep 2024 51 12 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 54 15 1 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 66 6 2 1 NK,WN
Jun 2024 64 16 1 0 NK,WN
May 2024 62 26 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 99 37 1 0 B6,NK,WN
Mar 2024 135 66 3 0 B6,NK,WN
Feb 2024 120 39 0 0 B6,NK,WN
Jan 2024 126 60 0 1 B6,NK,WN

FLL–AUS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (78.3%) · weakest: December (63.2%)

60%65%70%75%80% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 63.2%

Strongest calendar month

February

78.3% on-time · ~80 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~98 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

63.2% on-time · ~94 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

13 of 1,787 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 1,787 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from FLL

Among 62 routes leaving FLL, only 29 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 1 stay ≥85% and 32 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing FLL options should weigh this 71.4% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4788 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to AUS

On-time performance on the FLL to AUS pairing (Fort Lauderdale to Austin) trails a chunk of the network: 71.4% of 5,778 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 64.0-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,105 miles across 12 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.7% (13 of 1,787 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 49% - a 46-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–AUS peaks in February at 78.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~98 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 63.2%, a 15.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to AUS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to AUS ranks #2167 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 AUS?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Austin have a 71.4% on-time rate based on 5,778 flights. The average delay is 64.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to AUS?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 1,787 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to AUS?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 1,105 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to AUS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (49% 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–AUS data

FLL–AUS sits 7.6 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare FLL and AUS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (78.3% on-time) beats December (63.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 71.4% 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.