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Route · FLL → CMH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Columbus

The FLL–CMH corridor (Fort Lauderdale, FL → Columbus, OH) runs behind the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 973 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.9%
On-time
-5.1 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
5,139
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

14 of 2,101 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,101 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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