FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to ALB (Albany) flights arrive on time 71% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 78%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.FLL → ALB
FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to ALB (Albany)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 71% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Southwest Airlines edges out JetBlue Airways on this route — 78% vs 71% on time.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 78% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 71%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from FLL
75% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. FLL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ALB
79% on timeWhen flights into ALB are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ALB: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.