Buffalo (BUF) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Buffalo (BUF) to Fort Myers (RSW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 112 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.31
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,144 mi
Best airline from BUF to RSW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 13 min | 0.6% | 175 |
| 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. (93% on-time); avoid 6 a.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 7 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 21 min |
| Friday | 77% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUF to RSW delayed?
- 23% of BUF–RSW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 175 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 (93% 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 5m over 1,144 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are BUF to RSW flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for BUF to RSW?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 83% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 68%.
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Based on 337 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.