Fort Myers (RSW) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on RSW–IND. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 61% — a gap of 36 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 945 mi
Best airline from RSW to IND
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 14 min | 1.1% | 1,656 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77% | 18 min | 1.9% | 103 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to IND
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 11 min |
| Friday | 76% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft63%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to IND delayed?
- 21% of RSW–IND 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to IND?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,656 flights. 2 airlines flew RSW–IND frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to IND?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to IND?
- The scheduled RSW–IND flight time averages 2h 35m over 945 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are RSW to IND flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 IND?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,761 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.