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Route · SEA → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Seattle to Fort Lauderdale

The SEA–FLL corridor (Seattle, WA → Fort Lauderdale, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 2,717 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.8%
On-time
+1.8 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
4,396
Flights

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 65%

Distance

2,717 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 93 33 1 0 DL,AS
Nov 2025 66 17 0 2 AS,DL
Oct 2025 62 6 0 0 AS,DL
Sep 2025 60 5 0 1 DL,AS
Aug 2025 62 12 0 0 AS,DL
Jul 2025 62 16 3 2 AS,DL
Jun 2025 60 11 0 0 AS,DL
May 2025 72 11 0 0 AS,DL
Apr 2025 83 17 0 0 AS,DL
Mar 2025 86 11 1 0 AS,DL
Feb 2025 76 12 0 0 AS,DL
Jan 2025 85 22 0 0 AS,DL
Dec 2024 92 22 0 0 AS,DL
Nov 2024 68 10 0 0 AS,DL
Oct 2024 61 5 1 0 AS,DL
Sep 2024 60 6 0 1 AS,DL
Aug 2024 62 13 2 0 AS,DL
Jul 2024 62 11 2 0 AS,DL
Jun 2024 60 12 1 1 AS,DL
May 2024 77 11 0 0 AS,DL
Apr 2024 89 19 0 1 AS,DL
Mar 2024 93 26 0 1 AS,DL
Feb 2024 87 9 0 0 AS,DL
Jan 2024 93 10 21 0 AS,DL

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

32 of 1,771 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

9 of 1,771 flights

What the Data Says About SEA to FLL

4,396 tracked flights put the SEA to FLL pairing (Seattle to Fort Lauderdale) at a 80.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 59.8 minutes on average. Across the 2,717-mile route and its 6 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.8% cancelled and 0.5% diverted (1,771 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 65% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SEA to FLL?
Flights from Seattle to Fort Lauderdale have a 80.8% on-time rate based on 4,396 flights. The average delay is 59.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SEA to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 1,771 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SEA to FLL?
The flight distance from Seattle (SEA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 2,717 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SEA to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (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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