Providence (PVD) to Fort Myers (RSW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 18 min | 2.1% | 340 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 22 min | 0.0% | 70 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PVD to RSW
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 34 min |
| Friday | 83% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 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 system31%
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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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.
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Based on 410 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.