Chicago (MDW) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Chicago (MDW) to Fort Myers (RSW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 58% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,105 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MDW to RSW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 78% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 14 min |
| Friday | 76% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MDW to RSW delayed?
- 23% of MDW–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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MDW to RSW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MDW to RSW?
- The scheduled MDW–RSW flight time averages 2h 47m over 1,105 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MDW to RSW flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MDW to RSW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,313 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.