Fort Myers (RSW) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying RSW to DCA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. JetBlue Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 92% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 892 mi
Best airline from RSW to DCA
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 92% | 8 min | 6.2% | 65 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 24 min | 2.4% | 1,096 |
| Envoy Air | 70% | 20 min | 1.9% | 156 |
| Republic Airways | 70% | 20 min | 6.2% | 193 |
| PSA Airlines | 58% | 50 min | 6.9% | 72 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to DCA
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 32 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 22 min |
| Friday | 67% | 24 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to DCA delayed?
- 26% of RSW–DCA 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to DCA?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 65 flights. 5 airlines flew RSW–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to DCA?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to DCA?
- The scheduled RSW–DCA flight time averages 2h 29m over 892 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are RSW to DCA flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from RSW to DCA?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,582 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.