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Route · MKE → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale

The MKE–FLL corridor (Milwaukee, WI → Fort Lauderdale, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 1,243 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.3%
On-time
+5.3 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
523
Flights

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Dec 2021 96%

Worst Month

Mar 2022 66%

Distance

1,243 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Mar 2025 41 8 1 1 WN,NK
Feb 2025 32 6 0 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 31 7 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2022 56 19 2 0 NK,WN
Feb 2022 40 9 1 0 NK,WN
Jan 2022 47 8 0 0 NK,WN
Dec 2021 54 2 1 0 NK,WN
Nov 2021 45 4 1 0 WN,NK
May 2021 36 3 0 0 WN
Apr 2021 34 5 1 0 WN
Mar 2020 38 2 4 0 WN
Feb 2020 35 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2020 34 4 1 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

12 of 523 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

1 of 523 flights

What the Data Says About MKE to FLL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale (MKE to FLL) running a 84.3% on-time rate over 523 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 63.5 minutes. The 1,243-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.3% of 523 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2021 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Mar 2022 came in at just 66% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MKE to FLL?
Flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale have a 84.3% on-time rate based on 523 flights. The average delay is 63.5 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2021 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MKE to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 523 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MKE to FLL?
The flight distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,243 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MKE to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2021 (96% on-time). The worst was Mar 2022 (66% 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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