Fort Myers (RSW) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Myers (RSW) to Cleveland (CLE) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 64% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,025 mi
Best airline from RSW to CLE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 92% | 6 min | 1.2% | 769 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 22 min | 2.3% | 1,236 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to CLE
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 16 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft61%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to CLE delayed?
- 18% of RSW–CLE 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to CLE?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 769 flights. 2 airlines flew RSW–CLE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to CLE?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 4 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 CLE?
- The scheduled RSW–CLE flight time averages 2h 49m over 1,025 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are RSW to CLE flights cancelled?
- 1.8% 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 CLE?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,015 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.