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5 nonstop, 39 with 1 connection, 6 with 2 · ranked by overall best · 49 hidden by your Most reliable time setting (they leave at other times of day)
Most reliable time: midday departures (11 AM–2 PM), the window with the best on-time odds for this trip. Turn off “Most reliable” under Departure time in Advanced settings to see every time.
Fares seen on this date: nonstop from 168 · any route from 130 (recent searches, one way, per person; each card opens the live price)
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Why this is our top pick
- This midday flight leaves in the most reliable time of day on this route: its best departures have an 81% reliability rating vs 68% for overnight departures.
- United trips we compared arrive on time 76% of the time on average, 6 points more often than JetBlue, Delta and American (70%).
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SFO → FLL
San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale: 1,270 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
82%
Cancelled
0.5%
avg delay 13 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
91% on time vs 73% 9 AM to noon
Most reliable airline
United
86% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $168 (JetBlue 978 on 2026-10-30). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- United Airlines86%
493 flights · 86% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel
- JetBlue79%
777 flights · 79% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM91%
331 flights · avg delay 6 min
- 9 AM to noon73%
224 flights · avg delay 13 min
- Noon to 3 PM76%
68 flights · avg delay 16 min
- After 9 PM81%
609 flights · avg delay 16 min
Best day: Tuesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (79%).
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