Best Time to Fly FLL to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,888 flights were scheduled from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 70.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 75.9% on time and JetBlue was last with 66.5%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and July the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 4.2% (US average 1.8%).
FLL to JFK on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 75.9% | 79 min | 3.8% | 1,615 |
| JetBlue | 66.5% | 70 min | 4.5% | 2,273 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly FLL to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,793 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6am–7am | 93.0% | 1.9% | 615 |
| 7am–8am | 91.5% | 2.7% | 900 |
| 8am–9am | 88.5% | 1.6% | 250 |
| 9am–10am | 83.9% | 3.1% | 522 |
| 10am–11am | 77.4% | 1.7% | 356 |
| 11am–12pm | 74.4% | 2.1% | 1,085 |
| 12pm–1pm | 54.4% | 7.3% | 123 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.2% | 1.5% | 325 |
| 2pm–3pm | 67.8% | 0.6% | 173 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.9% | 3.2% | 874 |
| 4pm–5pm | 55.0% | 2.0% | 152 |
| 5pm–6pm | 54.5% | 7.5% | 362 |
| 6pm–7pm | 58.6% | 4.0% | 496 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.7% | 3.8% | 773 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.7% | 2.5% | 604 |
| 9pm–10pm | 43.5% | 5.8% | 139 |
| 10pm–11pm | 40.5% | 11.9% | 42 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on FLL to JFK
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 72.9% | -3.0 pts | 2.4% | 170 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 57.1% | -18.9 pts | 3.6% | 411 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.1% | -12.8 pts | 7.7% | 1,188 |
| All other days | 75.9% | — | 2.1% | 6,024 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).