Best Time to Fly RDU to FLL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Raleigh-Durham International → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,353 flights were scheduled from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) in the last 12 months, and 77.5% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 5 airlines, JetBlue led with 80.6% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 64.9%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and March the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 2.4% (US average 1.8%).
RDU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 80.6% | 76 min | 2.0% | 609 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80.2% | 66 min | 1.1% | 364 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75.4% | 63 min | 2.1% | 141 |
| Frontier Airlines | 70.2% | 83 min | 1.7% | 58 |
| Spirit Airlines | 64.9% | 78 min | 6.6% | 181 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RDU to FLL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,639 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 97.9% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 6am–7am | 87.0% | 0.8% | 256 |
| 7am–8am | 89.5% | 1.5% | 475 |
| 8am–9am | 85.7% | 1.6% | 64 |
| 9am–10am | 87.6% | 0.8% | 130 |
| 10am–11am | 81.4% | 0.6% | 157 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.5% | 0.7% | 286 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.8% | 1.0% | 624 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.4% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.3% | 1.0% | 103 |
| 3pm–4pm | 60.4% | 8.6% | 58 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.6% | 5.6% | 72 |
| 6pm–7pm | 53.7% | 3.9% | 128 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.7% | 2.8% | 108 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 70.7% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 19 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RDU 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) | 76.8% | -4.3 pts | 0.0% | 70 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.7% | -11.4 pts | 3.2% | 157 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.7% | -4.4 pts | 1.6% | 440 |
| All other days | 81.1% | — | 1.3% | 1,972 |
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).