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

Detroit, MI (DTW) to Fort Myers, FL (RSW) flight delay odds

72.9% of 1,820 official scheduled DTW-to-RSW flights arrived on time; 16.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.0% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
72.9%arrived on time
16.3%30+ min late
2.0%cancelled
1,820scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to RSW?

Among qualifying DTW-to-RSW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.6% of 483 flights. Evening was lowest at 68.9% across 360 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning48381.6%8.3%1.4%
Late morning35569.3%19.2%3.4%
Afternoon55570.6%16.9%2.5%
Evening36068.9%23.1%0.8%
Night6770.1%16.4%1.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to RSW?

Among qualifying DTW-to-RSW weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 80.5% of 256 flights. Sunday was lowest at 65.0% across 263 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday27472.6%16.4%4.0%
Tuesday24474.6%13.5%2.5%
Wednesday24075.8%14.6%0.0%
Thursday25680.5%11.7%1.6%
Friday26871.6%19.0%0.4%
Saturday27570.9%18.5%1.5%
Sunday26365.0%19.4%4.2%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to RSW?

Among qualifying DTW-to-RSW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 73.8% of 1,354 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 70.2% across 386 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,35473.8%14.9%1.3%
Spirit Airlines38670.2%19.9%4.9%
Frontier Airlines8071.2%21.2%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to RSW?

Among qualifying DTW-to-RSW month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 90.8% of 130 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 61.9% across 218 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258781.6%10.3%2.3%
August 20259181.3%6.6%1.1%
September 20257989.9%2.5%0.0%
October 202513090.8%5.4%0.8%
November 202514277.5%12.7%1.4%
December 202519763.5%24.9%1.5%
January 202621861.9%28.0%3.2%
February 202620875.5%14.9%1.4%
March 202628963.0%21.5%5.2%
April 202620971.3%17.2%0.5%
May 202610375.7%11.7%1.9%
June 20266785.1%4.5%0.0%

What drove DTW to RSW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-RSW delay category, accounting for 45.0% of 29,913 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline45.0%
Late aircraft19.8%
National airspace27.8%
Weather7.3%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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