Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to FLL route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 78%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to FLL?

About 23% of flights from DTW to FLL experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DTW to FLL flights?

When flights from DTW to FLL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 63 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DTW to FLL flight?

With 77% of DTW to FLL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 63 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at FLL is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → FLL

DTW (Detroit) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale)

DTW (Detroit) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 78%. The average delay is 63 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 78% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 62%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 78% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 62%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DTW

81% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at FLL

73% on time

When flights into FLL are late, the average delay is 73 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at FLL: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.