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Route · FLL → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to DTW (Fort Lauderdale to Detroit) ranks #607 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.1%
On-time
+2.1 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
15,117
Flights
#607 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Nov 2024 89%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 61%

Distance

1,127 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 280 108 6 0 DL,F9,NK
Nov 2025 230 37 9 0 DL,F9,NK
Oct 2025 201 33 0 1 DL,NK
Sep 2025 167 21 0 0 DL,NK
Aug 2025 207 38 0 0 NK,DL
Jul 2025 211 55 0 1 DL,NK
Jun 2025 214 45 4 0 DL,NK
May 2025 235 49 0 0 DL,NK
Apr 2025 255 52 0 1 DL,NK
Mar 2025 287 78 3 0 DL,NK
Feb 2025 220 38 0 0 DL,NK
Jan 2025 210 58 1 0 DL,NK
Dec 2024 221 55 0 0 DL,NK
Nov 2024 168 18 0 0 NK,DL
Oct 2024 168 18 0 0 DL,NK
Sep 2024 141 28 0 0 DL,NK
Aug 2024 177 47 3 0 DL,NK
Jul 2024 185 37 11 0 DL,NK
Jun 2024 190 32 4 0 DL,NK
May 2024 246 53 1 1 DL,NK
Apr 2024 259 50 1 1 DL,NK
Mar 2024 281 65 2 0 DL,NK
Feb 2024 214 43 0 0 DL,NK
Jan 2024 220 52 4 0 DL,NK

FLL–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.2%) · weakest: April (77.2%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.4%

Strongest calendar month

November

87.2% on-time · ~192 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~293 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

April

77.2% on-time · ~234 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

49 of 5,187 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

5 of 5,187 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

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

DTW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare FLL vs DTW

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: Detroit · fleet on-time rank #2693 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to DTW

15,117 tracked flights put the FLL to DTW pairing (Fort Lauderdale to Detroit) at a 81.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 74.2 minutes on average. Across the 1,127-mile route and its 4 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.9% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (5,187 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 61% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–DTW peaks in November at 87.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~293 flights per month) ; the softest month is April at 77.2%, a 10.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to DTW ranks #607 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 DTW? ▼
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit have a 81.1% on-time rate based on 15,117 flights. The average delay is 74.2 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (49 of 5,187 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 1,127 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

FLL Airport

Fort Lauderdale
DTW Airport

Detroit
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–DTW data

FLL–DTW is mid-pack at 81.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare FLL and DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.2% on-time) beats April (77.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.1% 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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