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Route · FLL → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to DEN (Fort Lauderdale to Denver) ranks #1081 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.3%
On-time
+2.3 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
10,688
Flights
#1081 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 69%

Distance

1,703 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 186 38 1 1 WN,UA
Nov 2025 147 14 0 0 UA,WN
Oct 2025 118 12 0 0 UA,WN
Sep 2025 88 16 0 0 UA,WN
Aug 2025 116 24 1 1 WN,UA
Jul 2025 124 27 0 5 UA,WN
Jun 2025 120 28 1 2 UA,WN
May 2025 124 26 1 0 UA,WN
Apr 2025 122 18 0 1 UA,WN
Mar 2025 187 40 0 0 UA,WN
Feb 2025 154 15 0 0 UA,WN
Jan 2025 160 35 0 0 UA,WN
Dec 2024 152 23 0 0 UA,WN
Nov 2024 134 11 0 0 UA,WN
Oct 2024 125 19 2 0 UA,WN
Sep 2024 94 12 0 2 WN,UA
Aug 2024 111 20 2 1 WN,UA
Jul 2024 124 20 0 1 UA,WN
Jun 2024 120 28 3 1 UA,WN
May 2024 124 29 0 0 UA,WN
Apr 2024 124 20 0 0 UA,WN
Mar 2024 166 51 1 0 UA,WN
Feb 2024 141 23 0 2 UA,WN
Jan 2024 154 40 20 0 NK,WN,UA

FLL–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (88.5%) · weakest: June (73.5%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

88.5% on-time · ~158 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~204 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.5% on-time · ~124 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

32 of 3,215 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

17 of 3,215 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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare FLL vs DEN

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: Denver · fleet on-time rank #2610 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to DEN

10,688 tracked flights put the FLL to DEN pairing (Fort Lauderdale to Denver) at a 81.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 68.3 minutes on average. Across the 1,703-mile route and its 13 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.0% cancelled and 0.5% diverted (3,215 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 69% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–DEN peaks in November at 88.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~204 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.5%, a 15.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to DEN ranks #1081 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 DEN? ▼
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Denver have a 81.3% on-time rate based on 10,688 flights. The average delay is 68.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 3,215 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 1,703 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

FLL Airport

Fort Lauderdale
DEN Airport

Denver
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–DEN data

FLL–DEN is mid-pack at 81.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare FLL and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (88.5% on-time) beats June (73.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.3% 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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