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Route · TPA → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to FLL (Tampa to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #1696 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84%
On-time
+5 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
7,463
Flights
#1696 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 96%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 68%

Distance

197 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 150 44 4 1 WN,NK,B6
Nov 2025 118 16 8 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 113 36 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 107 17 2 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 104 16 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 90 19 1 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 90 17 1 0 WN,NK
May 2025 92 15 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 87 10 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 93 18 1 1 NK,WN
Feb 2025 84 14 0 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 93 15 0 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 94 14 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 89 4 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 89 15 10 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 83 15 4 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 93 21 5 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 91 25 3 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 91 24 4 0 NK,WN
May 2024 116 24 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 112 12 2 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 114 22 1 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 108 16 2 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 117 25 1 0 NK,WN

TPA–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (90.5%) · weakest: June (76.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.4%

Strongest calendar month

November

90.5% on-time · ~105 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~115 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

76.4% on-time · ~93 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

49 of 2,418 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,418 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

TPA - Tampa

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

TPA 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 TPA and FLL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare TPA vs FLL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among TPA departures

From TPA, this corridor sits with 46 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 51 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 #1596 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to FLL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Tampa to Fort Lauderdale (TPA to FLL) running a 84% on-time rate over 7,463 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 67.5 minutes. The 197-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.0% of 2,418 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 68% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–FLL peaks in November at 90.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~115 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 76.4%, a 14.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to FLL ranks #1696 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 TPA to FLL? ▼
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale have a 84% on-time rate based on 7,463 flights. The average delay is 67.5 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to FLL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (49 of 2,418 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to FLL? ▼
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 197 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to FLL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TPA Airport

Tampa
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 TPA–FLL data

TPA–FLL runs 5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare TPA and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (90.5% on-time) beats June (76.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84% 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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