Route on-time record

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

Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 2,257 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was JetBlue 1201 at 7:00 AM.

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FLL → LAX

Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles: 2,257 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

0.9%

avg delay 16 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

85% on time vs 60% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

81% chance on time

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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 · JetBlue 1201
7:00 AM → 9:39 AM5h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (169 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 169 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; After 9 PM: 60%).
- 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 · 169 flights
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#2 · Delta 800
7:00 AM → 9:58 AM5h 48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
1.4%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (357 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; After 9 PM: 60%).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 357 flights
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#3 · JetBlue 2801
9:20 AM → 12:02 PM5h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (365 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 365 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 365 flights
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#4 · JetBlue 501
1:00 PM → 3:42 PM5h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as JetBlue 201; its record covers all of them.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.5%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (204 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside FLL's trouble window: 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 204 flights
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#5 · JetBlue 1401
12:30 PM → 3:12 PM5h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 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).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#6 · JetBlue 101
6:50 AM → 9:33 AM5h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.6%
Avg arrival delay
20 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (346 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; After 9 PM: 60%).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 346 flights
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#7 · JetBlue 701
12:15 PM → 3:23 PM6h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-30.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
71%
Cancelled
1.7%
Avg arrival delay
18 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (58 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).
- Short track record (58 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 58 flights
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#8 · JetBlue 901
6:35 PM → 9:18 PM5h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-13.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
57%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
32 min
- Arrived on time 57% of the time (14 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside FLL's trouble window: 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
- Short track record (14 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 14 flights
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#9 · JetBlue 2501
7:45 PM → 10:29 PM5h 44m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
69%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (314 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).
- 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 314 flights
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#10 · JetBlue 301
4:20 PM → 7:25 PM5h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-28.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
66%
Cancelled
2.5%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 66% of the time (116 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside FLL's trouble window: 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Moderate track record · 116 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Delta Air Lines81%
363 flights · 83% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel
JetBlue77%
1,722 flights · 77% on time as flown · 0.8% cancel
Spirit Airlines64%
172 flights · 60% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM85%
775 flights · avg delay 13 min
9 AM to noon83%
333 flights · avg delay 8 min
Noon to 3 PM75%
233 flights · avg delay 19 min
3 to 6 PM73%
389 flights · avg delay 19 min
6 to 9 PM66%
404 flights · avg delay 21 min
After 9 PM60%
123 flights · avg delay 24 min

Best day: Tuesday (79%). Worst: Sunday (71%).

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 aircraft43%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
Air traffic control and airport volume20%
Severe weather2%

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 LAX questions

What time of day is best to fly FLL to LAX?: Before 9 AM: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 60% for departures after 9 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 LAX?: Delta, with a season-adjusted 81% chance of operating and arriving on time over 363 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 LAX?: March (71% on time); the best was October (84%), 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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