BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DCA→RSW

Washington, DC (DCA) to Fort Myers, FL (RSW) flight delay odds

72.7% of 832 official scheduled DCA-to-RSW flights arrived on time; 14.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.5% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
72.7%arrived on time
14.9%30+ min late
2.5%cancelled
832scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to RSW?

Among qualifying DCA-to-RSW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 82.4% of 290 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 64.3% across 269 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning29082.4%6.2%2.8%
Late morning27370.7%16.8%2.2%
Afternoon26964.3%22.3%2.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to RSW?

Among qualifying DCA-to-RSW weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.9% of 123 flights. Sunday was lowest at 65.3% across 121 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday12167.8%17.4%6.6%
Tuesday12382.9%8.1%2.4%
Wednesday11979.8%11.8%0.0%
Thursday11672.4%11.2%2.6%
Friday11870.3%17.8%0.8%
Saturday11470.2%15.8%1.8%
Sunday12165.3%22.3%3.3%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to RSW?

Among qualifying DCA-to-RSW airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 73.4% of 775 flights. Republic Airways was lowest at 62.5% across 56 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines77573.4%14.2%2.5%
Republic Airways5662.5%25.0%3.6%
PSA Airlines1100.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to RSW?

Among qualifying DCA-to-RSW month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 81.1% of 90 flights. September 2025 was lowest at 60.0% across 30 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256162.3%16.4%6.6%
August 20253574.3%11.4%0.0%
September 20253060.0%16.7%0.0%
October 20253167.7%16.1%3.2%
November 20258379.5%14.5%2.4%
December 20259071.1%17.8%0.0%
January 20269369.9%15.1%9.7%
February 20268473.8%16.7%0.0%
March 20269374.2%10.8%2.2%
April 20269081.1%13.3%0.0%
May 20268278.0%13.4%0.0%
June 20266065.0%18.3%5.0%

What drove DCA to RSW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-RSW delay category, accounting for 59.6% of 15,226 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline24.4%
Late aircraft59.6%
National airspace13.4%
Weather2.5%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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