Buffalo (BUF) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Buffalo (BUF) to Fort Myers (RSW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 134 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.37
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,144 mi
Best airline from BUF to RSW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 13 min | 0.6% | 173 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71% | 19 min | 3.0% | 133 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUF to RSW
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 a.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 21 min |
| Friday | 77% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUF to RSW delayed?
- 22% of BUF–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BUF to RSW?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 173 flights. 2 airlines flew BUF–RSW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BUF to RSW?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 a.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUF to RSW?
- The scheduled BUF–RSW flight time averages 3h 4m over 1,144 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BUF to RSW flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for BUF to RSW?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 82% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 71%.
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Based on 361 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.