Fort Myers (RSW) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Myers (RSW) to Providence (PVD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 181 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.50
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,200 mi
Best airline from RSW to PVD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 12 min | 1.4% | 70 |
| JetBlue Airways | 77% | 25 min | 2.3% | 342 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RSW to PVD
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 26 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 39 min |
| Friday | 81% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RSW to PVD delayed?
- 22% of RSW–PVD 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RSW to PVD?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 70 flights. 2 airlines flew RSW–PVD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RSW to PVD?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RSW to PVD?
- The scheduled RSW–PVD flight time averages 2h 57m over 1,200 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are RSW to PVD flights cancelled?
- 2.2% 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 PVD?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 412 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.