Boston (BOS) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BOS–RSW. June 2026 flights landed on schedule 85% of the time, but January 2026 dropped to 57% — a gap of 28 points. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (80% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,249 mi
Best airline from BOS to RSW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 77% | 14 min | 1.5% | 1,237 |
| JetBlue Airways | 69% | 21 min | 2.6% | 3,240 |
| Spirit Airlines | 68% | 22 min | 3.5% | 310 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to RSW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 21 min |
| Friday | 72% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to RSW delayed?
- 29% of BOS–RSW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to RSW?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 1,237 flights. 3 airlines flew BOS–RSW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to RSW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BOS to RSW?
- The scheduled BOS–RSW flight time averages 3h 36m over 1,249 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are BOS to RSW flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BOS to RSW?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,793 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.