Fort Myers (RSW) to Washington (IAD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Myers (RSW) to Washington (IAD) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 77% — a 20-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 88% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 891 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to IAD
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (88%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 6 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 93% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 7 min |
| Friday | 91% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to IAD delayed?
- 12% of RSW–IAD 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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to IAD?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (88%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to IAD?
- The scheduled RSW–IAD flight time averages 2h 29m over 891 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
- How often are RSW to IAD flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 IAD?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 77% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,013 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.