Fort Myers (RSW) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Myers (RSW) to Kansas City (MCI) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 238 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.65
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,155 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to MCI
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 9 min |
| Friday | 83% | 9 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 aircraft71%
- Airline operations11%
- National airspace system18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to MCI delayed?
- 21% of RSW–MCI 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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to MCI?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to MCI?
- The scheduled RSW–MCI flight time averages 3h 10m over 1,155 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are RSW to MCI flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for RSW to MCI?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 75%.
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Based on 505 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.