Is 45 minutes enough at FLL? 28% of inbound flights landed too late for it, allowing 30 minutes to reach the next gate. Book 100 minutes to keep the risk under 1 in 10, or 120 in July.
Separately, 2.9% of flights into FLL were cancelled or diverted (3.5% in July). That isn't a missed connection in the same sense: on one booking the airline rebooks you, though it can still cost you the day.
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Missed-connection risk by layover and month
Share of flights that landed at FLL too late for the connection (cancellations not included), pooled over 2023–2026. Read across your travel month.
| Layover | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 min | 32% | 28% | 36% | 26% | 30% | 32% | 37% | 33% | 25% | 23% | 23% | 35% | 33% |
| 50 min | 23% | 20% | 28% | 19% | 22% | 24% | 28% | 25% | 17% | 15% | 16% | 26% | 25% |
| 60 min | 17% | 15% | 22% | 14% | 17% | 19% | 23% | 20% | 13% | 11% | 12% | 20% | 19% |
| 75 min | 12% | 10% | 17% | 10% | 12% | 14% | 17% | 15% | 9% | 8% | 8% | 14% | 14% |
| 90 min | 9% | 8% | 13% | 8% | 10% | 11% | 14% | 12% | 7% | 5% | 6% | 11% | 11% |
| 120 min | 5% | 5% | 8% | 5% | 6% | 7% | 9% | 8% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 6% | 6% |
Counts flights that landed; cancelled and diverted inbound flights are reported separately above. Assumes 30 minutes to get off the plane and reach the next gate, and that the onward flight leaves on time. A terminal change or re-checking bags needs more.
Late in the day is riskier
Share of flights that would miss a 60-minute connection, by scheduled arrival time at FLL (past 12 months). Delays pile up through the day.
Riskiest flights in
| From | Flights | Miss 60 min |
|---|---|---|
| BOS Boston | 3,306 | 23% |
| LGA New York | 4,715 | 23% |
| DCA Washington | 2,320 | 23% |
| DFW Dallas | 3,143 | 21% |
| AUS Austin | 1,229 | 20% |
| MCO Orlando | 1,453 | 20% |
| ORD Chicago | 3,517 | 20% |
| DTW Detroit | 2,692 | 20% |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,371 | 19% |
| PHL Philadelphia | 3,588 | 19% |
| TPA Tampa | 1,410 | 19% |
| JFK New York | 3,907 | 18% |
Safest flights in
| From | Flights | Miss 60 min |
|---|---|---|
| SFO San Francisco | 1,242 | 12% |
| CLE Cleveland | 1,305 | 12% |
| PIT Pittsburgh | 1,102 | 12% |
| DEN Denver | 1,578 | 14% |
| IAH Houston | 2,923 | 14% |
| RDU Raleigh | 1,414 | 15% |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,331 | 15% |
| BWI Baltimore | 3,168 | 15% |
| MDW Chicago | 1,119 | 16% |
| SJU San Juan | 2,356 | 16% |
| CLT Charlotte | 3,060 | 16% |
| MSY New Orleans | 1,406 | 17% |
Last flights of the day from FLL
If your inbound runs late and you miss one of these, the next flight is usually the next morning. Typical last scheduled departure over the past three months:
| To | Last departure | Flights / day |
|---|---|---|
| DEN Denver | 3:30 p.m. | 3.1 |
| IND Indianapolis | 4:25 p.m. | 2 |
| MDW Chicago | 5:50 p.m. | 2.9 |
| CVG Cincinnati | 7:22 p.m. | 2.9 |
| RDU Raleigh | 7:25 p.m. | 4.1 |
| HPN White Plains | 7:36 p.m. | 2 |
| TPA Tampa | 7:45 p.m. | 2.7 |
| LGA New York | 8:05 p.m. | 10.7 |
| DTW Detroit | 8:10 p.m. | 5.6 |
| SJU San Juan | 8:37 p.m. | 6.7 |
| LAS Las Vegas | 8:44 p.m. | 2.6 |
| PIT Pittsburgh | 8:50 p.m. | 2.1 |
| EWR Newark | 8:54 p.m. | 9.1 |
| DCA Washington | 8:54 p.m. | 5.5 |
| CLE Cleveland | 8:54 p.m. | 4 |
| CLT Charlotte | 8:55 p.m. | 7.5 |
| BNA Nashville | 8:55 p.m. | 5.8 |
| SFO San Francisco | 8:55 p.m. | 2.8 |
| BWI Baltimore | 8:59 p.m. | 7.7 |
| DFW Dallas | 8:59 p.m. | 9.3 |
| MCO Orlando | 8:59 p.m. | 3.3 |
| AUS Austin | 8:59 p.m. | 3.3 |
| IAH Houston | 9:00 p.m. | 7.3 |
| ORD Chicago | 9:05 p.m. | 7.6 |
| BOS Boston | 9:10 p.m. | 5.8 |
| MSY New Orleans | 9:16 p.m. | 2.9 |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9:35 p.m. | 6 |
| PHL Philadelphia | 9:45 p.m. | 9.9 |
| ATL Atlanta | 9:47 p.m. | 18.4 |
| JFK New York | 9:65 p.m. | 8.9 |
Questions
Is 45 minutes enough for a connection at FLL?
Often, not always. Over the past year 28% of flights into Fort Lauderdale landed too late to leave 30 minutes to reach the next gate on a 45-minute layover. With 60 minutes it was 19%; with 90, 11%. Separately, 2.9% of inbound flights were cancelled or diverted; on one booking the airline rebooks you.
How long a layover do I need at FLL?
To keep the risk of a late inbound below 1 in 10, about 100 minutes on an average month and 120 minutes in July, the worst month. Add time if you change terminals or need to re-check bags.
An estimate from past arrival delays, not a guarantee. On one ticket, the airline will rebook you if you misconnect. On separate tickets you're on your own, so leave far more time. Method.