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Route · FLL → CHS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Charleston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to CHS (Fort Lauderdale to Charleston) ranks #3740 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

72.8%
On-time
-6.2 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
2,136
Flights
#3740 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Apr 2025 92%

Worst Month

May 2024 61%

Distance

470 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 49 15 2 0 B6,NK
Nov 2025 48 13 1 0 NK,B6
Oct 2025 49 0 0 0 B6,NK
Sep 2025 35 3 0 0 NK,B6
Aug 2025 48 8 0 1 NK,B6
Jul 2025 43 7 1 0 B6,NK
Jun 2025 32 7 0 0 B6,NK
May 2025 41 4 0 0 B6,NK
Apr 2025 60 5 0 0 NK,B6
Mar 2025 51 10 0 0 B6,NK
Feb 2025 39 12 0 0 B6,NK
Jan 2025 44 9 3 0 B6,NK
Dec 2024 51 10 0 0 B6,NK
Nov 2024 53 8 0 0 B6,NK
Sep 2024 38 10 1 0 B6,NK
Aug 2024 58 12 4 0 B6,NK
Jul 2024 62 15 4 0 B6,NK
Jun 2024 60 12 3 0 B6,NK
May 2024 62 24 0 0 B6,NK
Apr 2024 61 11 0 0 B6,NK
Mar 2024 61 19 1 0 B6,NK
Feb 2024 50 19 0 0 B6,NK
Jan 2024 55 17 0 0 B6,NK
Dec 2023 62 9 0 1 NK,B6

FLL–CHS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (81.0%) · weakest: June (63.7%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.1%

Strongest calendar month

October

81.0% on-time · ~47 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~57 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

63.7% on-time · ~46 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

20 of 1,212 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,212 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 72.8% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4700 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to CHS

On-time performance on the FLL to CHS pairing (Fort Lauderdale to Charleston) trails a chunk of the network: 72.8% of 2,136 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 77.0-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 470 miles across 3 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.7% (20 of 1,212 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 61% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–CHS peaks in October at 81.0% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~57 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 63.7%, a 17.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to CHS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to CHS ranks #3740 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 CHS?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston have a 72.8% on-time rate based on 2,136 flights. The average delay is 77.0 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to CHS?
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (20 of 1,212 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to CHS?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charleston (CHS) is approximately 470 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to CHS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (61% 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–CHS data

FLL–CHS sits 6.2 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare FLL and CHS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (81.0% on-time) beats June (63.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 72.8% 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

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