Fort Myers (RSW) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Myers (RSW) to Dallas (DAL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 125 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.34
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,005 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to DAL
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (81% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Fridaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft59%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to DAL delayed?
- 24% of RSW–DAL 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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to DAL?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to DAL?
- The scheduled RSW–DAL flight time averages 3h 0m over 1,005 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are RSW to DAL flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 DAL?
- Friday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 67%.
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Based on 278 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.