Best Time to Fly EWR to FLL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 75.7% of Newark (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) flights arrived on time (4,721 scheduled flights). That is 2.0 points below the national average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 78.5%, while Spirit Airlines trailed at 70.5%.
June has been the best month (82% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (69%).
3.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
EWR to FLL on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 78.5% | 69 min | 2.3% | 2,707 |
| JetBlue | 72.9% | 81 min | 3.8% | 1,029 |
| Spirit Airlines | 70.5% | 78 min | 7.1% | 985 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to FLL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 9,657 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.4% | 3.4% | 441 |
| 6am–7am | 88.0% | 2.3% | 1,206 |
| 7am–8am | 86.0% | 2.6% | 763 |
| 8am–9am | 83.1% | 1.2% | 507 |
| 9am–10am | 77.2% | 2.5% | 442 |
| 10am–11am | 77.3% | 0.6% | 500 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.0% | 1.8% | 652 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.3% | 1.8% | 281 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.0% | 2.5% | 522 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.5% | 3.2% | 410 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.5% | 3.4% | 388 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.7% | 2.5% | 596 |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.1% | 4.8% | 538 |
| 6pm–7pm | 62.0% | 3.1% | 889 |
| 7pm–8pm | 62.7% | 4.5% | 511 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.8% | 3.0% | 809 |
| 9pm–10pm | 66.4% | 4.8% | 147 |
| 10pm–11pm | 46.9% | 10.9% | 55 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on EWR to FLL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 71.2% | -5.4 pts | 0.5% | 216 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.5% | -14.0 pts | 2.9% | 552 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.2% | -3.4 pts | 5.5% | 1,290 |
| All other days | 76.5% | — | 2.4% | 7,599 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).