Which airline is most reliable for JFK (New York) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale)?

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

How often are flights delayed from JFK to FLL?

About 27% of flights from JFK to FLL experience delays. 73% arrive on time.

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

When flights from JFK to FLL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 39 minutes.

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JFK (New York) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale)

JFK (New York) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale) flights arrive on time 73% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 78%. The average delay is 39 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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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 air traffic and busy airspace.

Delta Air Lines edges out JetBlue Airways on this route — 78% vs 71% on time.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 78% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 71%.

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