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Route · FLL → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to PHX (Fort Lauderdale to Phoenix) ranks #3992 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

70.7%
On-time
-8.3 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
1,719
Flights
#3992 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Nov 2025 82%

Worst Month

Mar 2023 43%

Distance

1,972 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 77 22 2 0 WN,B6,AA
Nov 2025 71 13 0 0 NK,B6,WN
Oct 2025 30 5 0 0 B6,NK
Mar 2025 32 12 0 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 32 4 0 0 B6,WN
Jan 2025 41 6 0 0 B6,WN
Dec 2024 47 9 0 0 B6,WN
Nov 2024 43 7 0 0 B6,NK,WN
Aug 2024 30 11 1 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 35 14 1 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 34 13 2 0 NK,WN
May 2024 32 14 0 0 NK
Apr 2024 32 8 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 40 19 3 0 NK,WN
Nov 2023 30 18 0 0 NK
Apr 2023 59 25 5 0 NK,WN,F9
Mar 2023 65 37 3 0 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2023 61 19 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Jan 2023 67 25 1 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Dec 2022 70 35 2 1 B6,WN,NK,F9
Nov 2022 62 16 0 0 F9,NK,WN,B6
Jul 2022 31 9 0 2 B6
Jun 2022 30 15 1 0 B6
Feb 2022 44 8 0 0 B6,WN

FLL–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (94.3%) · weakest: June (59.8%)

50%60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 68.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

94.3% on-time · ~35 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

59.8% on-time · ~36 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

22 of 1,095 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,095 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from FLL

Among 62 routes leaving FLL, only 29 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 1 stay ≥85% and 32 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing FLL options should weigh this 70.7% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4820 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to PHX

On-time performance on the FLL to PHX pairing (Fort Lauderdale to Phoenix) trails a chunk of the network: 70.7% of 1,719 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 62.6-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,972 miles across 15 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.0% (22 of 1,095 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 82% on-time, while Mar 2023 came in at just 43% - a 39-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–PHX peaks in September at 94.3% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 59.8%, a 34.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to PHX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to PHX ranks #3992 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 PHX?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Phoenix have a 70.7% on-time rate based on 1,719 flights. The average delay is 62.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 82% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 1,095 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to PHX?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,972 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (82% on-time). The worst was Mar 2023 (43% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using FLL–PHX data

FLL–PHX sits 8.3 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare FLL and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (94.3% on-time) beats June (59.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 70.7% 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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