Fort Myers (RSW) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on RSW–PIT. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 100% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 47% — a gap of 53 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 966 mi
Best airline from RSW to PIT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 12 min | 0.0% | 90 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 16 min | 0.8% | 1,065 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to PIT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (44%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 14 min |
| Friday | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft69%
- Airline operations14%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to PIT delayed?
- 22% of RSW–PIT 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to PIT?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 90 flights. 2 airlines flew RSW–PIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to PIT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (44%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to PIT?
- The scheduled RSW–PIT flight time averages 2h 31m over 966 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are RSW to PIT flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 PIT?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 53-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,155 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.