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Route · FLL → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Newark

The FLL–EWR corridor (Fort Lauderdale, FL → Newark, NJ) runs behind the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 1,065 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

74%
On-time
-5 pts
vs US avg
82 min
Delay when late
29,136
Flights

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 84%

Worst Month

May 2025 54%

Distance

1,065 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 486 180 16 0 B6,NK,UA
Nov 2025 435 128 20 0 UA,NK,B6
Oct 2025 364 100 6 0 B6,UA,NK
Sep 2025 291 69 2 1 UA,NK,B6
Aug 2025 357 121 1 0 NK,UA,B6
Jul 2025 335 128 22 2 B6,NK,UA
Jun 2025 277 73 4 3 B6,UA,NK
May 2025 333 152 8 5 B6,NK,UA
Apr 2025 441 132 7 7 NK,UA,B6
Mar 2025 501 120 4 5 B6,UA,NK
Feb 2025 472 88 6 1 B6,UA,NK
Jan 2025 534 103 9 0 B6,UA,NK
Dec 2024 504 144 3 1 B6,NK,UA
Nov 2024 456 125 1 2 UA,B6,NK
Oct 2024 382 60 4 1 UA,NK,B6
Sep 2024 336 62 1 1 UA,B6,NK
Aug 2024 364 93 21 2 B6,NK,UA
Jul 2024 381 144 11 2 B6,NK,UA
Jun 2024 353 103 16 3 B6,NK,UA
May 2024 441 104 3 2 B6,NK,UA
Apr 2024 507 98 6 4 B6,NK,UA
Mar 2024 520 150 7 0 B6,NK,UA
Feb 2024 488 91 7 0 B6,NK,UA
Jan 2024 529 114 50 0 B6,NK,UA

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

235 of 10,087 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

42 of 10,087 flights

What the Data Says About FLL to EWR

On-time performance on the FLL to EWR pairing (Fort Lauderdale to Newark) trails a chunk of the network: 74% of 29,136 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 82.3-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,065 miles across 7 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.3% (235 of 10,087 flights), with 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 54% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from FLL to EWR?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Newark have a 74% on-time rate based on 29,136 flights. The average delay is 82.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to EWR?
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (235 of 10,087 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to EWR?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 1,065 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to EWR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (84% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (54% 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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