FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to SEA (Seattle) flights arrive on time 73% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 74%. The average delay is 60 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.FLL → SEA
FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to SEA (Seattle)
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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?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 74% vs Alaska Airlines at 73%.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 74% on time; Alaska Airlines trails at 73%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from FLL
75% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. FLL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~18 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SEA
80% on timeWhen flights into SEA are late, the average delay is 57 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SEA: TSA is ~19 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.