Worcester (ORH) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Worcester (ORH) to Fort Myers (RSW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 113 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 63% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 63%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.31
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,220 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORH to RSW
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (80% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 34 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 29 min |
| Friday | 56% | 43 min |
| Saturday | 65% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 50% | 41 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORH to RSW delayed?
- 37% of ORH–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 31 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORH to RSW?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORH to RSW?
- The scheduled ORH–RSW flight time averages 3h 19m over 1,220 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 37% of the time.
- How often are ORH to RSW flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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.
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Based on 220 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.