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Route · LAX → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

The LAX–FLL corridor (Los Angeles, CA → Fort Lauderdale, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 26 carriers across roughly 2,343 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.7%
On-time
+1.7 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
11,927
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Sep 2025 94%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 62%

Distance

2,343 mi

Carriers

26

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 238 90 3 0 B6,DL,NK
Nov 2025 201 64 1 0 NK,B6,DL
Oct 2025 171 31 0 1 B6,DL,NK
Sep 2025 159 9 0 2 DL,NK,B6
Aug 2025 165 19 0 1 NK,B6,DL
Jul 2025 163 28 0 2 B6,DL,NK
Jun 2025 156 39 1 0 B6,DL,NK
May 2025 156 23 0 1 B6,DL,NK
Apr 2025 187 33 0 0 NK,B6,DL
Mar 2025 192 42 0 2 B6,DL,NK
Feb 2025 151 34 0 0 B6,DL
Jan 2025 160 39 0 0 AS,B6,DL
Dec 2024 211 29 0 1 AS,B6,DL
Nov 2024 164 15 0 0 B6,AS,DL
Oct 2024 131 12 0 0 DL,B6
Sep 2024 116 10 0 0 B6,DL
Aug 2024 129 35 1 0 B6,DL,NK
Jul 2024 140 37 2 0 B6,DL,NK
Jun 2024 137 40 3 0 B6,DL,NK
May 2024 145 37 0 0 B6,DL,NK
Apr 2024 175 35 0 0 B6,DL,NK
Mar 2024 192 52 1 0 AS,B6,DL,NK
Feb 2024 194 20 0 1 AS,B6,DL,NK
Jan 2024 209 43 11 0 AS,B6,DL,NK

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

23 of 4,042 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

11 of 4,042 flights

What the Data Says About LAX to FLL

11,927 tracked flights put the LAX to FLL pairing (Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale) at a 80.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 67.8 minutes on average. Across the 2,343-mile route and its 26 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (4,042 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 62% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LAX to FLL?
Flights from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale have a 80.7% on-time rate based on 11,927 flights. The average delay is 67.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAX to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 4,042 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAX to FLL?
The flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 2,343 miles. This route is served by 26 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAX to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (94% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (62% 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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