New York (JFK) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on JFK–RSW: 3.7% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Delta Air Lines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,074 mi
Best airline from JFK to RSW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 86% | 10 min | 3.5% | 980 |
| JetBlue Airways | 72% | 19 min | 3.8% | 1,773 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to RSW
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 17 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 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 aircraft32%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to RSW delayed?
- 23% of JFK–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to RSW?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 980 flights. 2 airlines flew JFK–RSW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to RSW?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to RSW?
- The scheduled JFK–RSW flight time averages 3h 16m over 1,074 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are JFK to RSW flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 JFK to RSW?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,753 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.