CMH (Columbus) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 68 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.CMH → FLL
CMH (Columbus) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale)
CMH → FLL on-time performance by month
24
25
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Worse
Better
This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Spirit Airlines leads slightly at 81% vs Southwest Airlines at 78%.
Airline Comparison
Spirit Airlines leads at 81% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 78%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from CMH
82% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. CMH has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~8 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at FLL
75% on timeWhen flights into FLL are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at FLL: TSA is ~21 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
Flight cancelled or delayed?
Check what Spirit Airlines owes you — refund rights, action plan, complaint email. Free.
Let us watch your flight
We worry about delays, TSA, weather, and gates so you don't have to.
Know someone flying soon?
Send them the link — delay data, TSA waits, weather, all free.
Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.