Fort Myers (RSW) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on RSW–MCO. June 2026 flights landed on schedule 100% of the time, but February 2026 dropped to 66% — a gap of 35 points. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (97% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- 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 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 91% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 7 min |
| Friday | 82% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 15 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?
- 16% of RSW–MCO 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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to MCO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (67%). 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 16% of the time.
- How often are RSW to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from RSW to MCO?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 608 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.