EWR (Newark) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 76%. The average delay is 78 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.EWR → FLL
EWR (Newark) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — United Airlines leads slightly at 76% vs Spirit Airlines at 73%.
Airline Comparison
United Airlines leads at 76% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 73%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from EWR
78% on timeExpect ~22 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. EWR has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~25 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
EWR cancels 2.8% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at FLL
73% on timeWhen flights into FLL are late, the average delay is 73 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at FLL: TSA is ~17 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.