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Route · FLL → CMH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Columbus

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to CMH (Fort Lauderdale to Columbus) ranks #2432 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.9%
On-time
-5.1 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
5,139
Flights
#2432 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Nov 2024 85%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 60%

Distance

973 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 73 28 1 1 WN,NK
Nov 2025 67 26 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 55 14 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 67 15 0 1 WN,NK
Aug 2025 69 17 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 95 26 1 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 92 21 0 0 NK,WN
May 2025 85 19 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 108 25 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 136 38 1 0 WN,NK
Feb 2025 83 18 0 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 88 28 2 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 96 28 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 96 14 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 63 20 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 54 16 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 83 32 1 1 NK,WN
Jul 2024 93 29 1 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 91 31 6 0 NK,WN
May 2024 97 31 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 99 19 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 121 48 1 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 96 35 0 1 NK,WN
Jan 2024 94 29 0 0 NK,WN

FLL–CMH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (79.7%) · weakest: June (64.8%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

79.7% on-time · ~72 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~95 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

64.8% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

14 of 2,101 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,101 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 73.9% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4609 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to CMH

On-time performance on the FLL to CMH pairing (Fort Lauderdale to Columbus) trails a chunk of the network: 73.9% of 5,139 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 68.1-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 973 miles across 3 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.7% (14 of 2,101 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 60% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–CMH peaks in November at 79.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~95 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 64.8%, a 14.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to CMH rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to CMH ranks #2432 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 CMH?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Columbus have a 73.9% on-time rate based on 5,139 flights. The average delay is 68.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to CMH?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 2,101 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to CMH?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbus (CMH) is approximately 973 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to CMH?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (60% 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–CMH data

FLL–CMH sits 5.1 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare FLL and CMH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (79.7% on-time) beats June (64.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 73.9% 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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