Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Myers (RSW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 236 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.65
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,155 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCI to RSW
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 11 min |
| Fridaybest | 89% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather1%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCI to RSW delayed?
- 20% of MCI–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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCI to RSW?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCI to RSW?
- The scheduled MCI–RSW flight time averages 2h 46m over 1,155 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MCI to RSW flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MCI to RSW?
- Friday flights have the best record at 89% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 68%.
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Based on 503 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.