Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Myers (RSW) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 56% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 919 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BWI to RSW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 13 min |
| Friday | 72% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BWI to RSW delayed?
- 25% of BWI–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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BWI to RSW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BWI to RSW?
- The scheduled BWI–RSW flight time averages 2h 41m over 919 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are BWI 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 is the worst month to fly from BWI to RSW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,944 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.