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Fort Myers (RSW) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Fort Myers (RSW) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 96% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 69% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.

On-time
82%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
17 min
completed flights
Cancelled
1.6%
Flights/day
3.3
last 12 months
Duration
3h 41m
scheduled
Distance
1,416 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for RSW to MSP flights50%75%100%June 2024: 83% on-time (66 flights)83Jun 2024July 2024: 73% on-time (62 flights)73August 2024: 86% on-time (62 flights)86September 2024: 93% on-time (60 flights)93Sep 2024October 2024: 92% on-time (86 flights)92November 2024: 90% on-time (86 flights)90December 2024: 78% on-time (123 flights)78Dec 2024January 2025: 86% on-time (132 flights)86February 2025: 85% on-time (116 flights)85March 2025: 70% on-time (176 flights)70Mar 2025April 2025: 84% on-time (141 flights)84May 2025: 83% on-time (99 flights)83June 2025: 90% on-time (88 flights)90Jun 2025July 2025: 88% on-time (88 flights)88August 2025: 90% on-time (69 flights)90September 2025: 96% on-time (56 flights)96Sep 2025October 2025: 92% on-time (79 flights)92November 2025: 90% on-time (82 flights)90December 2025: 69% on-time (112 flights)69Dec 2025January 2026: 81% on-time (125 flights)81February 2026: 71% on-time (129 flights)71March 2026: 72% on-time (158 flights)72Mar 2026April 2026: 80% on-time (134 flights)80May 2026: 78% on-time (99 flights)78

Best time to fly from RSW to MSP

Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (61%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, RSW to MSP6 a.m.: 94% on-time (575 flights)67 a.m.: 94% on-time (142 flights)710 a.m.: 89% on-time (62 flights)1011 a.m.: 69% on-time (131 flights)1112 p.m.: 77% on-time (131 flights)121 p.m.: 80% on-time (46 flights)132 p.m.: 78% on-time (493 flights)143 p.m.: 82% on-time (98 flights)154 p.m.: 76% on-time (169 flights)166 p.m.: 78% on-time (476 flights)188 p.m.: 63% on-time (45 flights)209 p.m.: 61% on-time (60 flights)21scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday84%17 min
Tuesday85%15 min
Wednesdaybest85%13 min
Thursday79%17 min
Friday84%13 min
Saturday79%18 min
Sunday77%27 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft42%
  • Airline operations36%
  • National airspace system20%
  • Weather2%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from RSW to MSP delayed?
18% of RSW–MSP 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 17 minutes.
What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to MSP?
Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from RSW to MSP?
The scheduled RSW–MSP flight time averages 3h 41m over 1,416 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
How often are RSW to MSP flights cancelled?
1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
What is the worst month to fly from RSW to MSP?
December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.

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Based on 2,428 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.