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Route · PHX → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to FLL (Phoenix to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #3999 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

71.8%
On-time
-7.2 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
1,713
Flights
#3999 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Jan 2023 82%

Worst Month

Dec 2022 52%

Distance

1,972 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 77 32 1 0 WN,B6,AA
Nov 2025 71 15 0 0 NK,B6,WN
Oct 2025 30 10 1 0 B6,NK
Mar 2025 32 9 0 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 32 3 0 0 B6,WN
Jan 2025 41 4 0 0 B6,WN
Dec 2024 47 12 0 0 B6,WN
Nov 2024 43 7 0 0 B6,NK,WN
Aug 2024 32 7 1 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 35 4 1 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 34 6 2 0 NK,WN
May 2024 31 5 0 1 NK
Apr 2024 32 13 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 40 15 3 0 NK,WN
Nov 2023 30 12 0 0 NK
Apr 2023 59 23 5 2 NK,WN,F9
Mar 2023 66 29 3 0 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2023 61 15 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Jan 2023 66 12 0 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Dec 2022 71 34 2 0 B6,WN,NK,F9
Nov 2022 62 13 0 1 F9,NK,WN,B6
Jul 2022 31 18 0 0 B6
Jun 2022 30 15 1 0 B6
Feb 2022 42 11 0 0 B6,WN

PHX–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (83.7%) · weakest: December (58.7%)

50%60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 58.7%

Strongest calendar month

January

83.7% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~61 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

58.7% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

21 of 1,095 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

4 of 1,095 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from PHX

Among 97 routes leaving PHX, only 1 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 25 stay ≥85% and 71 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing PHX options should weigh this 71.8% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4771 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to FLL

On-time performance on the PHX to FLL pairing (Phoenix to Fort Lauderdale) trails a chunk of the network: 71.8% of 1,713 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 73.9-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,972 miles across 15 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.9% (21 of 1,095 flights), with 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2023 posted the strongest performance at 82% on-time, while Dec 2022 came in at just 52% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–FLL peaks in January at 83.7% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~61 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 58.7%, a 25.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to FLL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to FLL ranks #3999 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 PHX to FLL?
Flights from Phoenix to Fort Lauderdale have a 71.8% on-time rate based on 1,713 flights. The average delay is 73.9 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2023 with 82% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (21 of 1,095 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to FLL?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,972 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2023 (82% on-time). The worst was Dec 2022 (52% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using PHX–FLL data

PHX–FLL sits 7.2 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare PHX and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, January (83.7% on-time) beats December (58.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 71.8% 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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