Fort Myers (RSW) to Hartford (BDL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Myers (RSW) to Hartford (BDL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 326 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.89
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,180 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to BDL
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 31 min |
| Friday | 71% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 57% | 47 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft64%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to BDL delayed?
- 30% of RSW–BDL 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 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to BDL?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to BDL?
- The scheduled RSW–BDL flight time averages 2h 56m over 1,180 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are RSW to BDL flights cancelled?
- 1.9% 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 RSW to BDL?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 688 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.