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Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance

Data through May 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
1.8%
Flights/day
4.0
last 12 months
Duration
2h 41m
scheduled
Distance
919 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for BWI to RSW flights50%75%100%June 2024: 70% on-time (111 flights)70Jun 2024July 2024: 56% on-time (115 flights)56August 2024: 69% on-time (95 flights)69September 2024: 85% on-time (89 flights)85Sep 2024October 2024: 82% on-time (106 flights)82November 2024: 93% on-time (120 flights)93December 2024: 74% on-time (126 flights)74Dec 2024January 2025: 72% on-time (126 flights)72February 2025: 75% on-time (115 flights)75March 2025: 81% on-time (135 flights)81Mar 2025April 2025: 84% on-time (140 flights)84May 2025: 71% on-time (139 flights)71June 2025: 63% on-time (112 flights)63Jun 2025July 2025: 70% on-time (115 flights)70August 2025: 74% on-time (93 flights)74September 2025: 89% on-time (90 flights)89Sep 2025October 2025: 75% on-time (114 flights)75November 2025: 80% on-time (123 flights)80December 2025: 65% on-time (134 flights)65Dec 2025January 2026: 79% on-time (126 flights)79February 2026: 82% on-time (127 flights)82March 2026: 66% on-time (148 flights)66Mar 2026April 2026: 78% on-time (134 flights)78May 2026: 79% on-time (136 flights)79

Best time to fly from BWI to RSW

Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (46%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, BWI to RSW6 a.m.: 94% on-time (124 flights)67 a.m.: 92% on-time (121 flights)78 a.m.: 82% on-time (468 flights)89 a.m.: 83% on-time (115 flights)910 a.m.: 81% on-time (125 flights)1011 a.m.: 74% on-time (55 flights)1112 p.m.: 82% on-time (176 flights)121 p.m.: 78% on-time (166 flights)132 p.m.: 77% on-time (230 flights)143 p.m.: 71% on-time (167 flights)154 p.m.: 71% on-time (178 flights)165 p.m.: 64% on-time (184 flights)176 p.m.: 68% on-time (278 flights)187 p.m.: 67% on-time (200 flights)198 p.m.: 66% on-time (238 flights)209 p.m.: 46% on-time (44 flights)21scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday76%19 min
Tuesdaybest80%12 min
Wednesday79%14 min
Thursday73%13 min
Friday71%17 min
Saturday78%13 min
Sunday71%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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 (94% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (46%). 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?
1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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.

Based on 2,869 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.