Fort Myers (RSW) to Boston (BOS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly RSW to BOS matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 87% on-time in October 2024 to just 60% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 6.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,249 mi
Best airline from RSW to BOS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 74% | 22 min | 1.5% | 1,228 |
| JetBlue Airways | 72% | 25 min | 2.6% | 3,167 |
| Spirit Airlines | 67% | 24 min | 4.5% | 311 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to BOS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 22 min |
| Friday | 72% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to BOS delayed?
- 28% of RSW–BOS 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to BOS?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 1,228 flights. 3 airlines flew RSW–BOS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to BOS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to BOS?
- The scheduled RSW–BOS flight time averages 3h 12m over 1,249 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are RSW to BOS flights cancelled?
- 2.4% 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 BOS?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,712 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.