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Route · JAX → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JAX to FLL (Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #3590 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.7%
On-time
-2.3 pts
vs US avg
98 min
Delay when late
2,385
Flights
#3590 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

JAX–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (83.4%) · weakest: April (68.1%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 69.9%

Strongest calendar month

January

83.4% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~66 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

April

68.1% on-time · ~38 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

32 of 1,127 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,127 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

JAX - Jacksonville

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Jacksonville, FL.

JAX on-time profile

FLL - Fort Lauderdale

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Lauderdale, FL.

FLL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See JAX and FLL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare JAX vs FLL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JAX departures

From JAX, this corridor sits with 16 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 23 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (6 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #4165 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, JAX–FLL peaks in January at 83.4% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~66 flights per month) ; the softest month is April at 68.1%, a 15.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JAX to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JAX to FLL ranks #3590 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 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.

Airports on this route

JAX Airport

Jacksonville
FLL Airport

Fort Lauderdale
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using JAX–FLL data

JAX–FLL is mid-pack at 76.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare JAX and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JAX airport
  • If your dates flex, January (83.4% on-time) beats April (68.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.7% 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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