Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on IND–RSW. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 88% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 68% — a gap of 21 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 945 mi
Best airline from IND to RSW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 13 min | 1.0% | 1,656 |
| Spirit Airlines | 78% | 30 min | 2.0% | 102 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to RSW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 9 min |
| Friday | 75% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to RSW delayed?
- 21% of IND–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IND to RSW?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,656 flights. 2 airlines flew IND–RSW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to RSW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 9 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 IND to RSW?
- The scheduled IND–RSW flight time averages 2h 27m over 945 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are IND to RSW flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from IND to RSW?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,760 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.