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Route · PVD → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Providence to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PVD to FLL (Providence to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #3646 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.8%
On-time
-2.2 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
2,281
Flights
#3646 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Nov 2024 93%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 63%

Distance

1,188 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 45 15 1 0 B6,WN
Nov 2025 59 22 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2025 32 10 0 0 B6
Aug 2025 40 14 0 0 B6
Jul 2025 40 12 1 0 B6
Jun 2025 37 6 0 0 B6,WN
May 2025 39 6 0 0 B6,WN
Apr 2025 61 12 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 64 13 0 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 62 18 1 0 B6,WN
Jan 2025 55 17 1 0 B6,WN
Dec 2024 64 15 0 0 B6,WN
Nov 2024 60 4 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2024 39 13 0 0 B6
Sep 2024 30 16 0 0 B6
Aug 2024 33 7 1 0 B6,WN
Jul 2024 39 7 0 0 B6,WN
Jun 2024 40 3 0 0 B6,WN
May 2024 39 6 1 0 B6,WN
Apr 2024 38 1 0 0 B6,WN
Mar 2024 42 15 0 1 B6,WN
Feb 2024 37 7 0 0 B6,WN
Jan 2024 37 9 2 0 B6,WN
Dec 2023 33 8 0 0 WN,B6

PVD–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (85.1%) · weakest: September (59.0%)

50%60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71.7%

Strongest calendar month

April

85.1% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~59 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

September

59.0% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

8 of 1,065 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,065 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

PVD - Providence

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Providence, RI.

PVD on-time profile

FLL - Fort Lauderdale

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Lauderdale, FL.

FLL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See PVD and FLL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare PVD vs FLL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PVD departures

From PVD, this corridor sits with 10 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 15 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #4148 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PVD to FLL

The Providence to Fort Lauderdale corridor (PVD to FLL) posts a 76.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,281 tracked flights. Late flights run 73.7 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 1,188-mile route; over the last 24 months, 8 of 1,065 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 63% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PVD–FLL peaks in April at 85.1% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~59 flights per month) ; the softest month is September at 59.0%, a 26.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PVD to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PVD to FLL ranks #3646 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 PVD to FLL? ▼
Flights from Providence to Fort Lauderdale have a 76.8% on-time rate based on 2,281 flights. The average delay is 73.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PVD to FLL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,065 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PVD to FLL? ▼
The flight distance from Providence (PVD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,188 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PVD to FLL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PVD Airport

Providence
FLL Airport

Fort Lauderdale
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using PVD–FLL data

PVD–FLL is mid-pack at 76.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PVD and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PVD airport
  • If your dates flex, April (85.1% on-time) beats September (59.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.8% 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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