FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to ATL (Atlanta) flights arrive on time 73% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 74 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.FLL → ATL
FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to ATL (Atlanta)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 73% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 81% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 63%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 81% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 63%.
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 ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ATL
83% on timeWhen flights into ATL are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ATL: TSA is ~23 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated April 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.