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Route · PHL → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale

The PHL–FLL corridor (Philadelphia, PA → Fort Lauderdale, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 31 carriers across roughly 992 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.2%
On-time
-0.8 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
15,161
Flights

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Nov 2024 88%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 63%

Distance

992 mi

Carriers

31

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 325 103 4 0 F9,NK,B6,AA
Nov 2025 260 60 6 1 F9,NK,AA,B6
Oct 2025 258 43 2 0 AA,B6,F9,NK
Sep 2025 213 34 1 3 NK,F9,AA,B6
Aug 2025 253 85 1 3 AA,F9,NK,B6
Jul 2025 234 67 12 3 AA,B6,NK,F9
Jun 2025 171 50 4 1 AA,F9,NK
May 2025 211 64 2 0 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 283 59 0 1 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 242 68 5 1 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2025 189 43 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 203 64 4 0 AA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 203 53 2 0 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 164 19 0 0 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 158 20 1 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 158 23 1 2 NK,AA,F9
Aug 2024 212 78 16 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 201 71 7 0 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 186 48 8 0 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 250 63 2 0 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 270 39 3 0 AA,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 261 86 2 1 AA,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 230 45 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2024 244 66 3 0 AA,F9,NK

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

89 of 5,379 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

16 of 5,379 flights

What the Data Says About PHL to FLL

The Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale corridor (PHL to FLL) posts a 78.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 15,161 tracked flights. Late flights run 79.4 minutes behind on average. 31 carriers cover the 992-mile route; over the last 24 months, 89 of 5,379 flights were cancelled (1.7%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 63% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PHL to FLL?
Flights from Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale have a 78.2% on-time rate based on 15,161 flights. The average delay is 79.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (89 of 5,379 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to FLL?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 992 miles. This route is served by 31 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (63% 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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