Fort Myers (RSW) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on RSW–DFW: 3.4% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,017 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 33 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 31 min |
| Friday | 75% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to DFW delayed?
- 27% of RSW–DFW 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 28 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 5 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 DFW?
- The scheduled RSW–DFW flight time averages 3h 5m over 1,017 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are RSW to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 DFW?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,747 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.