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

Newark, NJ (EWR) to Fort Myers, FL (RSW) flight delay odds

78.4% of 2,016 official scheduled EWR-to-RSW flights arrived on time; 13.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.8% 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
78.4%arrived on time
13.1%30+ min late
1.8%cancelled
2,016scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+2.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for EWR to RSW?

Among qualifying EWR-to-RSW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.4% of 556 flights. Evening was lowest at 70.8% across 544 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning55689.4%5.2%1.8%
Late morning34975.1%14.3%2.6%
Afternoon56477.1%13.8%1.6%
Evening54470.8%19.7%1.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for EWR to RSW?

Among qualifying EWR-to-RSW weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.6% of 277 flights. Sunday was lowest at 65.8% across 295 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday29673.3%13.5%4.7%
Tuesday27786.6%6.9%1.4%
Wednesday28285.8%11.7%0.0%
Thursday29078.3%13.4%1.0%
Friday30083.7%10.3%0.7%
Saturday27676.1%15.2%1.4%
Sunday29565.8%20.7%3.4%

Which airline was most reliable for EWR to RSW?

Among qualifying EWR-to-RSW airline results, JetBlue Airways had the highest on-time rate: 79.2% of 307 flights. United Airlines was lowest at 78.3% across 1,709 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,70978.3%13.4%1.8%
JetBlue Airways30779.2%11.7%2.3%

Which month was most reliable for EWR to RSW?

Among qualifying EWR-to-RSW month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 86.9% of 175 flights. October 2025 was lowest at 69.8% across 162 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512380.5%13.8%1.6%
August 202512480.6%11.3%1.6%
September 202511780.3%11.1%0.0%
October 202516269.8%19.8%0.6%
November 202520574.1%17.1%2.4%
December 202520678.6%13.1%1.9%
January 202618078.3%11.7%4.4%
February 202618576.8%10.3%6.5%
March 202622976.4%16.6%0.9%
April 202621084.3%8.1%0.5%
May 202617586.9%6.9%0.0%
June 202610074.0%20.0%0.0%

What drove EWR to RSW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded EWR-to-RSW delay category, accounting for 40.6% of 26,104 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.5%
Late aircraft40.6%
National airspace27.5%
Weather3.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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