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Route · FLL → MSY · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to MSY (Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans) ranks #1421 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.3%
On-time
-2.7 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
8,511
Flights
#1421 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 86%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 52%

Distance

674 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 141 68 1 0 WN,NK,B6
Nov 2025 129 32 1 0 NK,B6,WN
Oct 2025 107 18 1 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 97 20 1 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 90 21 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 84 15 0 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 83 22 0 0 WN,NK
May 2025 86 24 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 86 20 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 105 30 0 0 WN,NK
Feb 2025 104 15 0 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 111 23 8 1 WN,NK
Dec 2024 89 21 0 1 NK,WN
Nov 2024 92 13 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 100 18 1 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 74 11 2 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 109 32 6 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 144 43 2 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 156 55 9 1 B6,NK,WN
May 2024 147 56 1 1 B6,NK,WN
Apr 2024 133 34 0 1 B6,NK,WN
Mar 2024 152 60 5 0 B6,NK,WN
Feb 2024 141 47 1 0 B6,NK,WN
Jan 2024 134 48 1 0 B6,NK,WN

FLL–MSY seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (82.6%) · weakest: December (66.3%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 66.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

82.6% on-time · ~91 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~139 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

66.3% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

40 of 2,694 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,694 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

MSY - New Orleans

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New Orleans, LA.

MSY on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare FLL vs MSY

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: New Orleans · fleet on-time rank #4246 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to MSY

The Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans corridor (FLL to MSY) posts a 76.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,511 tracked flights. Late flights run 65.6 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 674-mile route; over the last 24 months, 40 of 2,694 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 52% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–MSY peaks in September at 82.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~139 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 66.3%, a 16.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to MSY rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to MSY ranks #1421 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 MSY? ▼
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans have a 76.3% on-time rate based on 8,511 flights. The average delay is 65.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to MSY? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (40 of 2,694 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to MSY? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans (MSY) is approximately 674 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to MSY? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (52% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

FLL Airport

Fort Lauderdale
MSY Airport

New Orleans
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–MSY data

FLL–MSY is mid-pack at 76.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare FLL and MSY airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (82.6% on-time) beats December (66.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.3% 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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