Cincinnati (CVG) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly CVG to RSW matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 98% on-time in November 2024 to just 66% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 879 mi
Best airline from CVG to RSW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 86% | 12 min | 0.9% | 705 |
| Frontier Airlines | 81% | 12 min | 2.1% | 716 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to RSW
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 10 min |
| Fridaybest | 88% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft34%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to RSW delayed?
- 17% of CVG–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to RSW?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 705 flights. 2 airlines flew CVG–RSW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to RSW?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to RSW?
- The scheduled CVG–RSW flight time averages 2h 26m over 879 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are CVG 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 is the worst month to fly from CVG to RSW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,433 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.