Fort Myers (RSW) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly RSW to CVG matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 96% on-time in November 2024 to just 66% in July 2026. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 879 mi
Best airline from RSW to CVG
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 84% | 18 min | 1.2% | 736 |
| Frontier Airlines | 79% | 21 min | 2.1% | 725 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to CVG
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 15 min |
| Friday | 85% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to CVG delayed?
- 19% of RSW–CVG 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to CVG?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 736 flights. 2 airlines flew RSW–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to CVG?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 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 CVG?
- The scheduled RSW–CVG flight time averages 2h 28m over 879 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are RSW to CVG flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from RSW to CVG?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,473 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.