Fort Myers (RSW) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on RSW–LGA: 3.5% 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, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,080 mi
Best airline from RSW to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 71% | 29 min | 3.6% | 1,487 |
| American Airlines | 67% | 31 min | 3.2% | 377 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to LGA
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 38 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 28 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 26 min |
| Friday | 71% | 34 min |
| Saturdaybest | 75% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to LGA delayed?
- 30% of RSW–LGA 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 30 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to LGA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 71%, based on 1,487 flights. 2 airlines flew RSW–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to LGA?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to LGA?
- The scheduled RSW–LGA flight time averages 2h 51m over 1,080 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are RSW to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,864 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.