Dallas (DAL) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Fort Myers (RSW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 123 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.34
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,005 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to RSW
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 56% | 30 min |
| Friday | 71% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 65% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to RSW delayed?
- 30% of DAL–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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to RSW?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAL to RSW?
- The scheduled DAL–RSW flight time averages 2h 27m over 1,005 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are DAL to RSW flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for DAL to RSW?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 65%.
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Based on 275 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.