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Route · FLL → SAN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to San Diego

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to SAN (Fort Lauderdale to San Diego) ranks #4310 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

66.9%
On-time
-12.1 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
1,272
Flights
#4310 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

Apr 2024 75%

Worst Month

Nov 2023 60%

Distance

2,269 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 9 0 0 AS
Jan 2025 33 6 0 3 AS,B6
Dec 2024 47 27 1 3 AS,B6
Aug 2024 31 8 0 0 B6
Jul 2024 31 12 0 1 B6
Jun 2024 30 8 1 0 B6
May 2024 46 11 1 0 AS,B6
Apr 2024 60 15 0 0 AS,B6
Mar 2024 62 24 0 1 AS,B6
Feb 2024 58 18 0 0 AS,B6
Jan 2024 62 19 12 1 AS,B6
Dec 2023 62 19 2 0 AS,B6
Nov 2023 58 23 0 0 AS,B6
Oct 2023 31 13 0 1 B6
Sep 2023 30 16 0 0 B6
Aug 2023 31 14 0 0 B6
Jul 2023 31 16 1 0 B6
Jun 2023 30 19 0 0 B6
May 2023 31 9 0 0 B6
Apr 2023 47 20 5 0 AS,B6
Mar 2023 62 20 1 2 B6,AS
Feb 2023 41 14 0 0 AS,B6
Jan 2023 33 14 2 0 AS,B6
Dec 2022 42 16 3 1 AS,B6

FLL–SAN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (75.3%) · weakest: September (46.7%)

40%50%60%70%80% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 62%

Strongest calendar month

March

75.3% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~58 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

September

46.7% on-time · ~30 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

29 of 1,020 flights

Diversion Rate

1.3%

13 of 1,020 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 66.9% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4884 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to SAN

On-time performance on the FLL to SAN pairing (Fort Lauderdale to San Diego) trails a chunk of the network: 66.9% of 1,272 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 61.6-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 2,269 miles across 4 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.8% (29 of 1,020 flights), with 1.3% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Apr 2024 was the strongest month at 75% on-time versus Nov 2023 at 60%, a 15-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–SAN peaks in March at 75.3% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~58 flights per month) ; the softest month is September at 46.7%, a 28.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to SAN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to SAN ranks #4310 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 SAN?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego have a 66.9% on-time rate based on 1,272 flights. The average delay is 61.6 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 75% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to SAN?
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (29 of 1,020 flights) and 1.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to SAN?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Diego (SAN) is approximately 2,269 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to SAN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (75% on-time). The worst was Nov 2023 (60% 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–SAN data

FLL–SAN sits 12.1 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare FLL and SAN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, March (75.3% on-time) beats September (46.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 66.9% 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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