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Route · JAX → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale

The JAX–FLL corridor (Jacksonville, FL → Fort Lauderdale, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 319 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.7%
On-time
-2.3 pts
vs US avg
98 min
Delay when late
2,385
Flights

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

May 2024 87%

Worst Month

Sep 2023 59%

Distance

319 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Mar 2025 31 11 0 0 B6
Jan 2025 31 7 1 0 B6
Dec 2024 31 14 1 0 B6
Nov 2024 35 2 0 0 B6
Oct 2024 51 7 2 0 B6
Sep 2024 48 14 0 0 B6
Aug 2024 62 22 1 0 B6
Jul 2024 62 15 0 0 B6
Jun 2024 60 16 3 0 B6
May 2024 62 8 0 0 B6
Apr 2024 30 4 0 0 B6
Mar 2024 31 10 1 0 B6
Feb 2024 37 11 1 0 B6
Jan 2024 49 16 0 0 B6
Dec 2023 46 17 0 0 B6
Nov 2023 56 16 0 0 B6
Oct 2023 61 16 1 0 B6
Sep 2023 59 24 3 0 B6
Aug 2023 51 18 4 0 B6
Jul 2023 58 23 4 1 B6
Jun 2023 59 21 6 0 B6
May 2023 56 17 2 0 B6
Apr 2023 30 16 2 0 B6
Mar 2023 31 13 0 0 B6

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

32 of 1,127 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,127 flights

What the Data Says About JAX to FLL

The Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale corridor (JAX to FLL) posts a 76.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,385 tracked flights. Late flights run 98.3 minutes behind on average. 2 carriers cover the 319-mile route; over the last 24 months, 32 of 1,127 flights were cancelled (2.8%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Sep 2023 came in at just 59% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from JAX to FLL?
Flights from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale have a 76.7% on-time rate based on 2,385 flights. The average delay is 98.3 minutes. The best recent month was May 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JAX to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 1,127 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JAX to FLL?
The flight distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 319 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JAX to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Sep 2023 (59% 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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