BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Washington, DC (DCA) to Fort Myers, FL (RSW) flight delay odds

Historically, 72.7% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 832 flights.

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

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

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

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

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%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 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%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

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 reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

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

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.