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Route · FLL → SEA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Seattle

The FLL–SEA corridor (Fort Lauderdale, FL → Seattle, WA) runs behind the national average, served by 5 carriers across roughly 2,717 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

75%
On-time
-4 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
4,396
Flights

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 52%

Distance

2,717 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 93 45 1 4 DL,AS
Nov 2025 65 18 1 1 AS,DL
Oct 2025 62 13 0 0 AS,DL
Sep 2025 60 15 1 0 DL,AS
Aug 2025 62 28 0 0 AS,DL
Jul 2025 62 22 3 1 AS,DL
Jun 2025 60 24 1 0 AS,DL
May 2025 73 20 0 0 AS,DL
Apr 2025 83 18 0 0 AS,DL
Mar 2025 87 20 1 1 AS,DL
Feb 2025 76 20 1 0 AS,DL
Jan 2025 85 27 0 1 AS,DL
Dec 2024 93 32 0 2 AS,DL
Nov 2024 67 11 1 0 AS,DL
Oct 2024 61 6 1 0 AS,DL
Sep 2024 60 12 0 0 AS,DL
Aug 2024 62 15 2 1 AS,DL
Jul 2024 62 13 2 0 AS,DL
Jun 2024 60 14 2 1 AS,DL
May 2024 77 19 0 3 AS,DL
Apr 2024 90 38 0 2 AS,DL
Mar 2024 93 36 0 3 AS,DL
Feb 2024 87 16 0 1 AS,DL
Jan 2024 93 16 24 2 AS,DL

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

41 of 1,773 flights

Diversion Rate

1.3%

23 of 1,773 flights

What the Data Says About FLL to SEA

The Fort Lauderdale to Seattle corridor (FLL to SEA) posts a 75% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 4,396 tracked flights. Late flights run 67.3 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 2,717-mile route; over the last 24 months, 41 of 1,773 flights were cancelled (2.3%) and 1.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 52% - a 39-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from FLL to SEA?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle have a 75% on-time rate based on 4,396 flights. The average delay is 67.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to SEA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 1,773 flights) and 1.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to SEA?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Seattle (SEA) is approximately 2,717 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to SEA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (52% 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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