Washington (DCA) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Fort Myers (RSW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 78% of the time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 892 mi
Best airline from DCA to RSW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 78% | 13 min | 3.1% | 193 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 13 min | 1.9% | 156 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 19 min | 2.7% | 1,185 |
| PSA Airlines | 67% | 25 min | 6.9% | 72 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to RSW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 75% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to RSW delayed?
- 23% of DCA–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to RSW?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 193 flights. 4 airlines flew DCA–RSW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to RSW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to RSW?
- The scheduled DCA–RSW flight time averages 2h 46m over 892 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DCA to RSW flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to RSW?
- September 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,659 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.