Fort Myers (RSW) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
On this route, when you fly matters more than who you fly. Book the morning: morning departures from RSW reach MCO on time 97% of the time, versus 67% later in the day. Overall the route posts a 83% on-time rate, ahead of the national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 133 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to MCO
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 8 min |
| Friday | 80% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 17 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 operations12%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to MCO delayed?
- 18% of RSW–MCO 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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to MCO?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to MCO?
- The scheduled RSW–MCO flight time averages 56m over 133 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are RSW to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 MCO?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 89% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 78%.
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Based on 544 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.