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Route · FLL → BUF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to BUF (Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo) ranks #3523 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76%
On-time
-3 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
2,521
Flights
#3523 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Nov 2024 97%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 74%

Distance

1,166 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 47 19 4 0 WN,B6
Nov 2025 53 6 1 0 B6,WN
Oct 2025 35 5 0 0 B6,WN
Aug 2025 50 17 0 1 WN,B6
Jul 2025 47 20 0 0 B6,WN
Jun 2025 38 7 0 0 B6,WN
May 2025 40 9 0 0 B6,WN
Apr 2025 39 5 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 76 10 0 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 66 15 2 1 B6,WN
Jan 2025 58 12 0 0 B6,WN
Dec 2024 66 17 0 0 B6,WN
Nov 2024 64 2 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2024 40 10 0 0 WN,B6
Aug 2024 32 18 1 0 B6,WN
Jul 2024 35 13 0 0 B6,WN
Jun 2024 36 8 1 0 B6,WN
May 2024 40 8 0 0 B6,WN
Apr 2024 39 6 0 1 B6,WN
Mar 2024 47 14 0 0 B6,WN
Feb 2024 45 14 0 1 B6,WN
Jan 2024 44 7 7 0 B6,WN
Dec 2023 36 10 0 0 B6,WN
Nov 2023 33 13 0 0 B6,WN

FLL–BUF seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (84.9%) · weakest: August (50.4%)

40%50%60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.5%

Strongest calendar month

January

84.9% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~65 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

50.4% on-time · ~39 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

16 of 1,106 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

4 of 1,106 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

FLL - Fort Lauderdale

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Lauderdale, FL.

FLL on-time profile

BUF - Buffalo

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Buffalo, NY.

BUF on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See FLL and BUF side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare FLL vs BUF

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: Buffalo · fleet on-time rank #4301 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to BUF

The Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo corridor (FLL to BUF) posts a 76% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,521 tracked flights. Late flights run 73.0 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 1,166-mile route; over the last 24 months, 16 of 1,106 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 74% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–BUF peaks in January at 84.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~65 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 50.4%, a 34.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to BUF rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to BUF ranks #3523 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 BUF? ▼
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buffalo have a 76% on-time rate based on 2,521 flights. The average delay is 73.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to BUF? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,106 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to BUF? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Buffalo (BUF) is approximately 1,166 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to BUF? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (74% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

FLL Airport

Fort Lauderdale
BUF Airport

Buffalo
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 FLL–BUF data

FLL–BUF is mid-pack at 76% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare FLL and BUF airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, January (84.9% on-time) beats August (50.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76% 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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