Milwaukee (MKE) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Milwaukee (MKE) to Fort Myers (RSW) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 73% — a 21-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,183 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MKE to RSW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 9 min |
| Friday | 78% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MKE to RSW delayed?
- 19% of MKE–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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MKE to RSW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% 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 MKE to RSW?
- The scheduled MKE–RSW flight time averages 2h 55m over 1,183 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MKE to RSW flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 MKE to RSW?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 787 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.