Fort Myers (RSW) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Myers (RSW) to Philadelphia (PHL) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 47% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 993 mi
Best airline from RSW to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 28 min | 2.2% | 2,009 |
| Frontier Airlines | 62% | 31 min | 4.4% | 631 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to PHL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 27 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 76% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 30 min |
| Friday | 73% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 44 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to PHL delayed?
- 28% of RSW–PHL 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 29 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to PHL?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 2,009 flights. 2 airlines flew RSW–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to PHL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to PHL?
- The scheduled RSW–PHL flight time averages 2h 45m over 993 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are RSW to PHL flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from RSW to PHL?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,671 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.