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Route · FLL → PIT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Pittsburgh

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to PIT (Fort Lauderdale to Pittsburgh) ranks #2189 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.3%
On-time
-5.7 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
5,729
Flights
#2189 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Jan 2025 86%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 55%

Distance

994 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 119 46 3 0 WN,NK,B6
Nov 2025 108 30 1 1 NK,B6,WN
Oct 2025 81 21 1 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 74 18 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 58 16 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 69 18 0 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 64 17 0 0 WN,NK
May 2025 60 15 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 79 17 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 116 34 1 0 WN,NK
Feb 2025 84 19 0 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 87 12 1 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 90 25 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 89 23 1 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 105 19 0 1 WN,NK
Sep 2024 98 23 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 96 25 6 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 100 43 2 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 99 42 2 1 NK,WN
May 2024 99 31 2 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 98 41 2 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 107 48 1 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 91 25 1 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 93 37 0 1 NK,WN

FLL–PIT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (79.0%) · weakest: June (62.7%)

60%65%70%75%80% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 69.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

79.0% on-time · ~84 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~97 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

62.7% on-time · ~80 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

24 of 2,164 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,164 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 73.3% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4656 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to PIT

On-time performance on the FLL to PIT pairing (Fort Lauderdale to Pittsburgh) trails a chunk of the network: 73.3% of 5,729 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 67.8-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 994 miles across 9 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.1% (24 of 2,164 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 55% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–PIT peaks in February at 79.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~97 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 62.7%, 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 PIT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to PIT ranks #2189 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 PIT?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Pittsburgh have a 73.3% on-time rate based on 5,729 flights. The average delay is 67.8 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to PIT?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 2,164 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to PIT?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is approximately 994 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to PIT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (86% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (55% 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–PIT data

FLL–PIT sits 5.7 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare FLL and PIT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (79.0% on-time) beats June (62.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 73.3% 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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