Fort Myers (RSW) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Myers (RSW) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 50% — a 43-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 600 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to CLT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 15 min |
| Friday | 83% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to CLT delayed?
- 17% of RSW–CLT 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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to CLT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to CLT?
- The scheduled RSW–CLT flight time averages 2h 3m over 600 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are RSW to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.2% 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 CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,902 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.