64% of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Atlantic City arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Allegiant Air (66%). 17% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for FLL → ACY: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 48% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 253 three hours or more; 5.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early64%
- 15–30 min late8.5%
- 30–60 min late9.9%
- 1–2 hours late8.3%
- 2–3 hours late2.4%
- 3+ hours late0.4%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled5.7%
Share of all 506 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 329 | 64% | 8.2% | −3 min | 10.9% | +59 min | Spirit Airlines |
| Allegiant Air | 177 | 66% | 1.1% | +2 min | 11.3% | +57 min | Allegiant Air |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at FLL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Spirit Airlines |
|---|---|
| 9 p.m. | 32% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (87%). Worst: March (53%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 42 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 59 | — | — |
| Thursday | 87 | — | — |
| Friday | 79 | — | — |
| Saturday | 74 | — | — |
| Sunday | 87 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 19 · airline 9 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 2 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Fort Lauderdale or Atlantic City. PBI → PHL has been 12 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLL → ACY (this route) | 506 | 64% | 5.7% |
| PBI → PHL President Donald J. Trump to Philadelphia | 1,450 | 76% | 2.3% |
| MIA → PHL Miami to Philadelphia | 3,289 | 73% | 3.3% |
| FLL → PHL Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia | 3,589 | 69% | 3.5% |
Questions
How often are flights from FLL to ACY on time?
64% of 506 scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Atlantic City, NJ arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 5.7% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from FLL to ACY?
Allegiant Air: 66% of its 177 flights on the route arrived on time. Spirit Airlines: 64%.
What month has the most delays from FLL to ACY?
March (53% on time). The best month is September (87%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- ACY → FLL (return)
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) delays by hour
- Flights into Atlantic City (ACY)
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
- Allegiant Air on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.