58% of flights from Atlantic City to Fort Lauderdale arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Spirit Airlines (74%). 21% 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 ACY → FLL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 50% of the time. About 1 in 7 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 26 three hours or more; 6.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early58%
- 15–30 min late11%
- 30–60 min late10%
- 1–2 hours late8.0%
- 2–3 hours late1.8%
- 3+ hours late3.9%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled6.7%
Share of all 510 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 | 332 | 74% | 9.0% | −10 min | 6.9% | +84 min | Spirit Airlines |
| Allegiant Air | 178 | 28% | 2.3% | +29 min | 26.4% | +131 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 ACY). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Spirit Airlines |
|---|---|
| 6 a.m. | 89% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (87%). Worst: March (60%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 41 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 64 | — | — |
| Thursday | 85 | — | — |
| Friday | 77 | — | — |
| Saturday | 79 | — | — |
| Sunday | 87 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 21 · airline 12 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 2 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Atlantic City or Fort Lauderdale. PHL → MIA has been 16 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACY → FLL (this route) | 510 | 58% | 6.7% |
| PHL → MIA Philadelphia to Miami | 3,286 | 75% | 2.9% |
| PHL → PBI Philadelphia to President Donald J. Trump | 1,451 | 73% | 2.6% |
| PHL → FLL Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale | 3,588 | 70% | 3.3% |
Questions
How often are flights from ACY to FLL on time?
58% of 510 scheduled flights from Atlantic City, NJ to Fort Lauderdale, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 6.7% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from ACY to FLL?
Spirit Airlines: 74% of its 332 flights on the route arrived on time. Allegiant Air: 28%.
What month has the most delays from ACY to FLL?
March (60% on time). The best month is October (87%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- FLL → ACY (return)
- Atlantic City (ACY) delays by hour
- Flights into Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
- 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.