Route on-time record

FLL to DEN: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport) to Denver (Denver International Airport). 1,656 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 82% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 1311 at 7:36 AM.

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FLL → DEN

Fort Lauderdale to Denver: 1,656 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

82%

Cancelled

0.3%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

94% on time vs 69% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

United

87% chance on time

Check FLL to DEN fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $180 (United 2342 on 2026-11-12). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · United 1311
7:36 AM → 10:12 AM4h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
95%
chance on time
On time (history)
96%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (85 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 85 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 85 flights
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#2 · United 204
9:25 AM → 12:07 PM4h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.
92%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.8%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (119 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 119 flights
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#3 · JetBlue 481
8:00 AM → 10:32 AM4h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-23.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
8.3%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the route's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#4 · United 440
12:01 PM → 2:42 PM4h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
31 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (76 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 77 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 76 flights
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#5 · United 1940
7:17 AM → 10:00 AM4h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#6 · United 1016
8:50 PM → 11:30 PM4h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
25 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (18 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 69% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (18 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 18 flights
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#7 · United 2816
3:30 PM → 6:18 PM4h 48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
31 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 69% on time; Before 9 AM: 94%).
- Departs inside FLL's trouble window: 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 10 flights
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#8 · JetBlue 2881
12:33 PM → 3:10 PM4h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-23.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
60%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
43 min
- Arrived on time 60% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the route's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
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#9 · United 1417
3:18 PM → 5:57 PM4h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
34 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (76 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 77 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 69% on time; Before 9 AM: 94%).
- Departs inside FLL's trouble window: 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 76 flights
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#10 · Southwest 3778
7:40 AM → 10:00 AM4h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 55 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

United Airlines87%
1,251 flights · 87% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
Southwest Airlines70%
383 flights · 68% on time as flown · 0.1% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM94%
440 flights · avg delay 5 min
9 AM to noon91%
304 flights · avg delay 7 min
Noon to 3 PM79%
390 flights · avg delay 20 min
3 to 6 PM69%
465 flights · avg delay 25 min
6 to 9 PM75%
57 flights · avg delay 35 min

Best day: Wednesday (84%). Worst: Sunday (72%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft37%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)26%
Air traffic control and airport volume26%
Severe weather11%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

FLL to DEN questions

What time of day is best to fly FLL to DEN?: Before 9 AM: 94% of flights arrived on time, against 69% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from FLL to DEN?: United, with a season-adjusted 87% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,251 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on FLL to DEN?: June (64% on time); the best was November (87%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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