Fort Myers (RSW) to Buffalo (BUF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Myers (RSW) to Buffalo (BUF) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 112 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.31
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,144 mi
Best airline from RSW to BUF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 21 min | 2.2% | 134 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 15 min | 0.6% | 175 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to BUF
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 43 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 19 min |
| Friday | 80% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 12 min |
| Sundaybest | 81% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft69%
- Airline operations13%
- National airspace system17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to BUF delayed?
- 23% of RSW–BUF 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to BUF?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 134 flights. 2 airlines flew RSW–BUF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to BUF?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to BUF?
- The scheduled RSW–BUF flight time averages 2h 54m over 1,144 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are RSW to BUF flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for RSW to BUF?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 81% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 338 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.