Pittsburgh (PIT) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on PIT–RSW. October 2025 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 63% — a gap of 32 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 966 mi
Best airline from PIT to RSW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 13 min | 1.2% | 1,066 |
| Spirit Airlines | 76% | 19 min | 1.1% | 89 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIT to RSW
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 16 min |
| Friday | 78% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIT to RSW delayed?
- 22% of PIT–RSW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PIT to RSW?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,066 flights. 2 airlines flew PIT–RSW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIT to RSW?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIT to RSW?
- The scheduled PIT–RSW flight time averages 2h 37m over 966 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are PIT to RSW flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PIT to RSW?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,155 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.