BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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EWR→FLL

Newark, NJ (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) flight delay odds

72.9% of 4,755 official scheduled EWR-to-FLL flights arrived on time; 16.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.5% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
72.9%arrived on time
16.2%30+ min late
3.5%cancelled
4,755scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for EWR to FLL?

Among qualifying EWR-to-FLL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 82.1% of 1,298 flights. Night was lowest at 52.9% across 87 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,29882.1%8.7%3.8%
Late morning87975.5%13.8%2.2%
Afternoon1,19671.5%18.6%2.9%
Evening1,29564.6%22.2%4.1%
Night8752.9%29.9%11.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for EWR to FLL?

Among qualifying EWR-to-FLL weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 80.3% of 644 flights. Sunday was lowest at 60.2% across 696 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday69570.9%15.3%6.9%
Tuesday66479.8%11.9%2.6%
Wednesday64480.3%12.7%1.2%
Thursday69673.4%16.2%2.3%
Friday68875.6%14.2%2.2%
Saturday67271.1%20.1%2.5%
Sunday69660.2%22.7%6.5%

Which airline was most reliable for EWR to FLL?

Among qualifying EWR-to-FLL airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 76.9% of 2,678 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 66.1% across 1,074 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines2,67876.9%13.7%2.2%
Spirit Airlines1,07466.1%19.9%6.8%
JetBlue Airways1,00369.7%19.0%3.5%

Which month was most reliable for EWR to FLL?

Among qualifying EWR-to-FLL month results, June 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 89.6% of 270 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 63.5% across 488 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202533669.0%18.5%6.2%
August 202535773.1%18.2%0.3%
September 202529281.2%13.4%2.1%
October 202536569.6%17.3%1.9%
November 202543768.6%19.0%4.8%
December 202548863.5%23.2%3.3%
January 202650071.6%16.4%5.8%
February 202644169.6%16.3%7.9%
March 202649468.6%18.8%4.5%
April 202646578.1%11.6%0.9%
May 202631085.5%9.0%0.6%
June 202627089.6%6.3%0.7%

What drove EWR to FLL delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded EWR-to-FLL delay category, accounting for 36.4% of 83,468 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline24.1%
Late aircraft32.9%
National airspace36.4%
Weather6.4%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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