Fort Myers (RSW) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying RSW to JFK isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,074 mi
Best airline from RSW to JFK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 82% | 16 min | 3.5% | 980 |
| JetBlue Airways | 75% | 21 min | 4.0% | 1,768 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to JFK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 77% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 26 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 operations26%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to JFK delayed?
- 23% of RSW–JFK 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to JFK?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 980 flights. 2 airlines flew RSW–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to JFK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to JFK?
- The scheduled RSW–JFK flight time averages 2h 54m over 1,074 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are RSW to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from RSW to JFK?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,748 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.