Cleveland (CLE) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cleveland (CLE) to Fort Myers (RSW) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 65% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,025 mi
Best airline from CLE to RSW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 92% | 6 min | 1.0% | 794 |
| Frontier Airlines | 79% | 15 min | 2.1% | 1,289 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to RSW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 6 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 10 min |
| Friday | 86% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 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 aircraft35%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system35%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to RSW delayed?
- 16% of CLE–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLE to RSW?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 794 flights. 2 airlines flew CLE–RSW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to RSW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.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 CLE to RSW?
- The scheduled CLE–RSW flight time averages 2h 50m over 1,025 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are CLE to RSW flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 CLE to RSW?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,093 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.