Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Myers (RSW) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 63% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (77% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 993 mi
Best airline from PHL to RSW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 20 min | 2.1% | 2,011 |
| Frontier Airlines | 66% | 24 min | 3.8% | 629 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to RSW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 22 min |
| Friday | 70% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to RSW delayed?
- 27% of PHL–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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to RSW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 2,011 flights. 2 airlines flew PHL–RSW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to RSW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to RSW?
- The scheduled PHL–RSW flight time averages 2h 59m over 993 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are PHL to RSW flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PHL to RSW?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,672 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.