Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on RSW–ORD. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 68% — a gap of 24 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 8.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,120 mi
Best airline from RSW to ORD
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 13 min | 1.0% | 3,157 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 24 min | 1.8% | 1,953 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 22 min | 3.7% | 730 |
| Frontier Airlines | 72% | 20 min | 2.0% | 102 |
| Southwest Airlines | 55% | 35 min | 1.9% | 103 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to ORD
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 15 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to ORD delayed?
- 22% of RSW–ORD 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to ORD?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 3,157 flights. 5 airlines flew RSW–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to ORD?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to ORD?
- The scheduled RSW–ORD flight time averages 3h 17m over 1,120 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are RSW to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 ORD?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,046 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.