67% of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Providence arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. 12% 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 → PVD: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 53% of the time. About 1 in 11 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 66 three hours or more; 2.3% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early67%
- 15–30 min late9.8%
- 30–60 min late12%
- 1–2 hours late6.2%
- 2–3 hours late1.7%
- 3+ hours late1.5%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled2.3%
Share of all 529 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 | 502 | 67% | 2.4% | −1 min | 10.0% | +62 min | JetBlue |
| Southwest Airlines | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | Southwest 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 |
|---|---|
| 6 p.m. | 59% |
Last flight of the day
On FLL → PVD, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 3.7% of the time, against 2.0% for its earlier flights (1.8× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 1.5% of the time (earlier flights: 2.0%). 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 | 6:35 p.m. | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.1% | first flight 6:35 p.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.
If you need to be in PVD tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (75%). Worst: December (58%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 58 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 57 | — | — |
| Thursday | 78 | — | — |
| Friday | 81 | — | — |
| Saturday | 92 | — | — |
| Sunday | 81 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 8 · air traffic/airport 3 · airline 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
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 1196 | 6:35 p.m. | 302 | 66% | 2.3% | −1 min | JetBlue |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| May 2, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Fort Lauderdale or Providence. PBI → PVD has been 7 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLL → PVD (this route) | 529 | 67% | 2.3% |
| PBI → PVD President Donald J. Trump to Rhode Island T. F. Green | 396 | 73% | 3.0% |
| MIA → BOS Miami to Boston Logan | 3,366 | 68% | 2.2% |
| FLL → BOS Fort Lauderdale to Boston Logan | 3,293 | 64% | 3.7% |
| PBI → BOS President Donald J. Trump to Boston Logan | 2,038 | 63% | 3.7% |
Questions
How often are flights from FLL to PVD on time?
67% of 529 scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Providence, RI arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.3% were cancelled.
What month has the most delays from FLL to PVD?
December (58% on time). The best month is November (75%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from FLL to PVD more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last FLL–PVD flight of the day was cancelled 3.7% of the time over the past year, against 2.0% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- PVD → FLL (return)
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) delays by hour
- Flights into Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD)
- JetBlue on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Connecting off this flight? Check the risk
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.