66% of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 3 p.m. departures ran on time 68% of the time; the 8 p.m. ones 63%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (75%). 14% 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 → RDU: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 50% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 46 three hours or more; 2.2% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early66%
- 15–30 min late9.3%
- 30–60 min late10%
- 1–2 hours late7.2%
- 2–3 hours late2.1%
- 3+ hours late2.2%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled2.2%
Share of all 1,414 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 668 | 66% | 2.4% | −2 min | 12.0% | +67 min | JetBlue |
| Delta Air Lines | 376 | 75% | 0.5% | −4 min | 9.6% | +91 min | Delta Air Lines 97%, Endeavor Air 3% |
| Spirit Airlines | 158 | 57% | 5.7% | +5 min | 17.1% | +74 min | Spirit Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 142 | 58% | 2.8% | +8 min | 9.2% | +52 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | Frontier Airlines |
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 | JetBlue | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | — | 75% |
| 8 p.m. | 64% | — |
Last flight of the day
On FLL → RDU, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 1.8% of the time, against 3.6% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 2.6% of the time (earlier flights: 2.1%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 7:25 p.m. | 1.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | first flight 7:22 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (78%). Worst: March (59%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 208 | 63% | 2.4% |
| Tuesday | 154 | 75% | 1.9% |
| Wednesday | 137 | 81% | 1.5% |
| Thursday | 216 | 69% | 0.5% |
| Friday | 209 | 66% | 0.5% |
| Saturday | 226 | 66% | 3.1% |
| Sunday | 264 | 55% | 4.5% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 14 · airline 12 · air traffic/airport 5
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 726 | 7:20 a.m. | 173 | 71% | 5.8% | −7 min | JetBlue |
| DL 1018 | 3:20 p.m. | 364 | 74% | 0.5% | −3 min | Delta Air Lines |
| B6 2626 | 8:00 p.m. | 365 | 62% | 1.1% | +2 min | JetBlue |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | 6 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 6 | 0% | 2 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 6 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Fort Lauderdale or Raleigh. MIA → RDU has been 4 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLL → RDU (this route) | 1,414 | 66% | 2.2% |
| MIA → RDU Miami to Raleigh-Durham | 2,381 | 70% | 1.6% |
Questions
How often are flights from FLL to RDU on time?
66% of 1,414 scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Raleigh/Durham, NC arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.2% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly FLL to RDU?
Flights scheduled to leave at 3 p.m. were the most reliable (68% on time). The 8 p.m. departures were the least (63%).
Which airline is most on time from FLL to RDU?
Delta Air Lines: 75% of its 376 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 66%. Spirit Airlines: 57%. Southwest Airlines: 58%.
What month has the most delays from FLL to RDU?
March (59% on time). The best month is October (78%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from FLL to RDU more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last FLL–RDU flight of the day was cancelled 1.8% of the time over the past year, against 3.6% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- RDU → FLL (return)
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) delays by hour
- Flights into Raleigh-Durham (RDU)
- JetBlue on-time record
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines 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.