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Route · PIT → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Pittsburgh to Fort Lauderdale

The PIT–FLL corridor (Pittsburgh, PA → Fort Lauderdale, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 9 carriers across roughly 994 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.7%
On-time
+0.7 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
5,752
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Aug 2025 92%

Worst Month

May 2024 65%

Distance

994 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 117 27 4 0 WN,NK,B6
Nov 2025 106 19 2 1 NK,B6,WN
Oct 2025 81 8 1 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 73 12 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 59 5 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 69 7 0 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 64 11 0 0 WN,NK
May 2025 60 10 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 79 16 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 115 19 1 0 WN,NK
Feb 2025 84 16 0 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 88 25 1 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 89 22 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 89 8 1 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 106 12 2 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 98 13 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 97 18 7 1 NK,WN
Jul 2024 100 30 2 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 99 29 1 0 NK,WN
May 2024 98 34 2 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 98 22 1 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 106 35 3 1 NK,WN
Feb 2024 92 25 1 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 93 31 0 0 NK,WN

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

29 of 2,160 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,160 flights

What the Data Says About PIT to FLL

5,752 tracked flights put the PIT to FLL pairing (Pittsburgh to Fort Lauderdale) at a 79.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 69.8 minutes on average. Across the 994-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (2,160 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 65% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PIT to FLL?
Flights from Pittsburgh to Fort Lauderdale have a 79.7% on-time rate based on 5,752 flights. The average delay is 69.8 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PIT to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (29 of 2,160 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PIT to FLL?
The flight distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 994 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PIT to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (65% 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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