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Route · FLL → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to New York

The FLL–JFK corridor (Fort Lauderdale, FL → New York, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 1,069 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.8%
On-time
-5.2 pts
vs US avg
88 min
Delay when late
22,683
Flights

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Nov 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 62%

Distance

1,069 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 384 140 20 0 B6,DL
Nov 2025 328 68 16 3 DL,B6
Oct 2025 280 57 5 1 B6,DL
Sep 2025 258 38 0 1 DL,B6
Aug 2025 294 81 3 0 B6,DL
Jul 2025 292 105 24 2 B6,DL
Jun 2025 295 112 6 1 B6,DL
May 2025 300 83 3 0 B6,DL
Apr 2025 371 58 2 1 DL,B6
Mar 2025 369 85 3 2 B6,DL
Feb 2025 338 67 4 0 B6,DL
Jan 2025 348 61 4 0 B6,DL
Dec 2024 391 105 3 0 B6,DL
Nov 2024 335 41 0 1 B6,DL
Oct 2024 285 37 2 0 DL,B6
Sep 2024 271 69 0 0 B6,DL
Aug 2024 310 109 21 3 B6,DL
Jul 2024 310 98 19 1 B6,DL
Jun 2024 301 95 13 3 B6,DL
May 2024 314 95 3 0 B6,DL
Apr 2024 408 89 5 2 B6,DL
Mar 2024 362 107 8 1 B6,DL
Feb 2024 311 76 6 0 B6,DL
Jan 2024 311 84 4 2 B6,DL

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

174 of 7,766 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

24 of 7,766 flights

What the Data Says About FLL to JFK

On-time performance on the FLL to JFK pairing (Fort Lauderdale to New York) trails a chunk of the network: 73.8% of 22,683 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 88.2-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,069 miles across 7 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.2% (174 of 7,766 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 62% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from FLL to JFK?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to New York have a 73.8% on-time rate based on 22,683 flights. The average delay is 88.2 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (174 of 7,766 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to JFK?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York (JFK) is approximately 1,069 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (62% 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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