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Route · FLL → PHL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia

The FLL–PHL corridor (Fort Lauderdale, FL → Philadelphia, PA) runs behind the national average, served by 30 carriers across roughly 992 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.3%
On-time
-1.7 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
15,133
Flights

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Nov 2024 87%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 57%

Distance

992 mi

Carriers

30

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 325 91 5 1 F9,NK,B6,AA
Nov 2025 261 46 7 1 F9,NK,AA,B6
Oct 2025 259 36 1 1 AA,B6,F9,NK
Sep 2025 213 33 1 0 NK,F9,AA,B6
Aug 2025 253 68 4 1 AA,F9,NK,B6
Jul 2025 233 67 11 0 AA,B6,NK,F9
Jun 2025 170 48 3 0 AA,F9,NK
May 2025 211 49 1 1 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 283 48 1 0 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 243 60 6 0 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2025 188 30 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 202 50 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 201 48 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 165 21 0 0 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 158 23 1 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 162 50 1 0 AA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 212 92 16 1 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 203 84 10 1 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 185 49 8 0 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 250 53 3 1 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 270 55 3 0 AA,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 261 84 6 0 AA,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 230 58 1 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2024 243 72 4 0 AA,F9,NK

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

99 of 5,381 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

8 of 5,381 flights

What the Data Says About FLL to PHL

The Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia corridor (FLL to PHL) posts a 77.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 15,133 tracked flights. Late flights run 89.4 minutes behind on average. 30 carriers cover the 992-mile route; over the last 24 months, 99 of 5,381 flights were cancelled (1.8%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 57% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from FLL to PHL?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia have a 77.3% on-time rate based on 15,133 flights. The average delay is 89.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to PHL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (99 of 5,381 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to PHL?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Philadelphia (PHL) is approximately 992 miles. This route is served by 30 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to PHL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (57% 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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