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Route · FLL → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to DFW (Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #531 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.8%
On-time
-2.2 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
16,377
Flights
#531 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 86%

Worst Month

May 2024 58%

Distance

1,119 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 255 56 2 0 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 208 46 9 1 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 215 44 0 1 AA,NK
Sep 2025 204 54 5 6 NK,AA
Aug 2025 203 69 8 1 AA,NK
Jul 2025 243 64 8 2 AA,NK
Jun 2025 234 72 8 3 AA,NK
May 2025 252 76 6 1 AA,NK
Apr 2025 258 58 10 0 NK,AA
Mar 2025 257 77 7 3 AA,NK
Feb 2025 194 40 2 0 AA,NK
Jan 2025 222 39 12 1 AA,NK
Dec 2024 250 52 7 3 AA,NK
Nov 2024 217 30 6 3 NK,AA
Oct 2024 259 47 1 0 NK,AA
Sep 2024 245 65 0 1 AA,NK
Aug 2024 245 74 8 0 AA,NK
Jul 2024 276 86 3 1 AA,NK
Jun 2024 273 96 16 2 AA,NK
May 2024 273 115 14 5 AA,NK
Apr 2024 233 81 5 0 AA,NK
Mar 2024 287 112 6 3 AA,NK
Feb 2024 248 68 0 0 AA,NK
Jan 2024 252 98 2 1 AA,NK

FLL–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (82.6%) · weakest: June (69.5%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.7%

Strongest calendar month

February

82.6% on-time · ~215 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~260 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.5% on-time · ~235 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

145 of 5,803 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

38 of 5,803 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

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare FLL vs DFW

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: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #4138 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to DFW

The Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (FLL to DFW) posts a 76.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 16,377 tracked flights. Late flights run 82.6 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,119-mile route; over the last 24 months, 145 of 5,803 flights were cancelled (2.5%) and 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 58% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–DFW peaks in February at 82.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~260 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.5%, a 13.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to DFW ranks #531 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 DFW? ▼
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 76.8% on-time rate based on 16,377 flights. The average delay is 82.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (145 of 5,803 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,119 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

FLL Airport

Fort Lauderdale
DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
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–DFW data

FLL–DFW is mid-pack at 76.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare FLL and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (82.6% on-time) beats June (69.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.8% 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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