Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Myers (RSW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 66% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,017 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to RSW
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (78% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 72% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 65% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 22 min |
| Friday | 62% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to RSW delayed?
- 34% of DFW–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 26 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to RSW?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 5 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 DFW to RSW?
- The scheduled DFW–RSW flight time averages 2h 37m over 1,017 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are DFW to RSW flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 DFW to RSW?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 82%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,860 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.