Fort Myers (RSW) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly RSW to ATL matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 95% on-time in November 2024 to just 69% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 7.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 515 mi
Best airline from RSW to ATL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 85% | 14 min | 1.9% | 5,706 |
| Southwest Airlines | 84% | 10 min | 2.2% | 275 |
| Frontier Airlines | 54% | 44 min | 4.6% | 109 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to ATL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 13 min |
| Friday | 84% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to ATL delayed?
- 15% of RSW–ATL 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 RSW to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 5,706 flights. 3 airlines flew RSW–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to ATL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to ATL?
- The scheduled RSW–ATL flight time averages 1h 49m over 515 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are RSW to ATL flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 RSW to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,090 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.