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Providence (PVD) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

Providence (PVD) to Fort Myers (RSW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 180 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.

On-time
78%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
18 min
completed flights
Cancelled
1.7%
Flights/day
0.49
last 12 months
Duration
3h 25m
scheduled
Distance
1,200 mi

Best airline from PVD to RSW

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable79%18 min2.1%340
Southwest Airlines77%21 min0.0%65

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for PVD to RSW flights50%75%100%July 2024: 75% on-time (4 flights)75Jul 2024August 2024: 0% on-time (1 flights)0October 2024: 100% on-time (4 flights)100November 2024: 97% on-time (30 flights)97Nov 2024December 2024: 84% on-time (31 flights)84January 2025: 67% on-time (31 flights)67February 2025: 64% on-time (40 flights)64Feb 2025March 2025: 68% on-time (38 flights)68April 2025: 92% on-time (36 flights)92May 2025: 70% on-time (10 flights)70May 2025October 2025: 100% on-time (6 flights)100November 2025: 83% on-time (30 flights)83December 2025: 55% on-time (23 flights)55Dec 2025January 2026: 70% on-time (32 flights)70February 2026: 74% on-time (25 flights)74March 2026: 90% on-time (29 flights)90Mar 2026April 2026: 97% on-time (30 flights)97May 2026: 60% on-time (5 flights)60

Best time to fly from PVD to RSW

Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (72%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, PVD to RSW6 a.m.: 82% on-time (94 flights)67 a.m.: 85% on-time (112 flights)79 a.m.: 85% on-time (35 flights)92 p.m.: 78% on-time (69 flights)143 p.m.: 72% on-time (53 flights)15scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday70%23 min
Tuesday85%14 min
Wednesdaybest89%4 min
Thursday72%34 min
Friday83%11 min
Saturday80%18 min
Sunday69%23 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft47%
  • Airline operations23%
  • National airspace system30%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from PVD to RSW delayed?
22% of PVD–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 18 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from PVD to RSW?
JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 340 flights. 2 airlines flew PVD–RSW frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from PVD to RSW?
Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from PVD to RSW?
The scheduled PVD–RSW flight time averages 3h 25m over 1,200 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
How often are PVD to RSW flights cancelled?
1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
What is the worst month to fly from PVD to RSW?
December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 405 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.