Fort Myers (RSW) to Islip (ISP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Myers (RSW) to Islip (ISP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 111 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 67% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.30
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,101 mi
Best airline from RSW to ISP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 68% | 18 min | 3.8% | 104 |
| Frontier Airlines | 65% | 27 min | 5.0% | 80 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to ISP
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 78% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 21 min |
| Friday | 65% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 54% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 58% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to ISP delayed?
- 34% of RSW–ISP 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to ISP?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 68%, based on 104 flights. 2 airlines flew RSW–ISP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from RSW to ISP?
- The scheduled RSW–ISP flight time averages 2h 50m over 1,101 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are RSW to ISP flights cancelled?
- 4.3% 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.
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Based on 184 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.