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Route · SAN → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Diego to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SAN to FLL (San Diego to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #4311 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

66.6%
On-time
-12.4 pts
vs US avg
110 min
Delay when late
1,272
Flights
#4311 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 93%

Worst Month

Mar 2023 60%

Distance

2,269 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 18 0 0 AS
Jan 2025 33 6 0 0 AS,B6
Dec 2024 47 26 0 0 AS,B6
Aug 2024 31 10 0 0 B6
Jul 2024 31 13 0 0 B6
Jun 2024 30 7 1 0 B6
May 2024 46 11 1 0 AS,B6
Apr 2024 60 11 0 0 AS,B6
Mar 2024 62 23 1 1 AS,B6
Feb 2024 58 4 0 1 AS,B6
Jan 2024 62 8 12 0 AS,B6
Dec 2023 62 22 0 0 AS,B6
Nov 2023 58 22 0 0 AS,B6
Oct 2023 31 13 0 0 B6
Sep 2023 30 13 0 0 B6
Aug 2023 31 12 0 0 B6
Jul 2023 31 12 1 0 B6
Jun 2023 30 15 0 0 B6
May 2023 31 13 0 0 B6
Apr 2023 47 25 2 4 AS,B6
Mar 2023 62 25 1 0 AS,B6
Feb 2023 41 13 0 0 AS,B6
Jan 2023 33 11 0 4 AS,B6
Dec 2022 42 23 4 1 AS,B6

SAN–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (83.6%) · weakest: July (49.5%)

40%50%60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 57.6%

Strongest calendar month

January

83.6% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~58 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

49.5% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

23 of 1,020 flights

Diversion Rate

1.1%

11 of 1,020 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from SAN

Among 51 routes leaving SAN, only 4 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 13 stay ≥85% and 34 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing SAN options should weigh this 66.6% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4887 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SAN to FLL

On-time performance on the SAN to FLL pairing (San Diego to Fort Lauderdale) trails a chunk of the network: 66.6% of 1,272 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 110.0-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 2,269 miles across 3 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.3% (23 of 1,020 flights), with 1.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Mar 2023 came in at just 60% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SAN–FLL peaks in January at 83.6% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~58 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 49.5%, a 34.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SAN to FLL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SAN to FLL ranks #4311 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 SAN to FLL?
Flights from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale have a 66.6% on-time rate based on 1,272 flights. The average delay is 110.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SAN to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 1,020 flights) and 1.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SAN to FLL?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 2,269 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SAN to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Mar 2023 (60% 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 SAN–FLL data

SAN–FLL sits 12.4 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare SAN and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SAN airport
  • If your dates flex, January (83.6% on-time) beats July (49.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 66.6% 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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