New York (LGA) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (LGA) 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, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Delta Air Lines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 77% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,080 mi
Best airline from LGA to RSW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 77% | 19 min | 3.2% | 1,437 |
| American Airlines | 65% | 23 min | 2.7% | 377 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to RSW
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 24 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to RSW delayed?
- 26% of LGA–RSW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to RSW?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 1,437 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–RSW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to RSW?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to RSW?
- The scheduled LGA–RSW flight time averages 3h 13m over 1,080 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are LGA to RSW flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from LGA to RSW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,814 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.