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

New York, NY (JFK) to Fort Myers, FL (RSW) flight delay odds

75.3% of 1,281 official scheduled JFK-to-RSW flights arrived on time; 13.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.9% 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
75.3%arrived on time
13.0%30+ min late
3.9%cancelled
1,281scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+5.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for JFK to RSW?

Among qualifying JFK-to-RSW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.3% of 633 flights. Evening was lowest at 63.7% across 124 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning63385.3%6.3%3.2%
Late morning10971.6%14.7%5.5%
Afternoon40165.1%20.4%4.0%
Evening12463.7%18.5%6.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for JFK to RSW?

Among qualifying JFK-to-RSW weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 83.7% of 178 flights. Sunday was lowest at 66.0% across 188 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday18571.4%11.9%6.5%
Tuesday18379.8%8.7%4.4%
Wednesday17883.7%11.2%1.1%
Thursday18274.2%15.9%1.1%
Friday18576.2%12.4%2.2%
Saturday18076.1%13.3%3.9%
Sunday18866.0%17.0%8.0%

Which airline was most reliable for JFK to RSW?

Among qualifying JFK-to-RSW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 83.9% of 472 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 70.2% across 809 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
JetBlue Airways80970.2%16.3%3.6%
Delta Air Lines47283.9%7.2%4.4%

Which month was most reliable for JFK to RSW?

Among qualifying JFK-to-RSW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 93.1% of 87 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 61.7% across 115 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259363.4%24.7%6.5%
August 20259367.7%18.3%1.1%
September 20258793.1%4.6%0.0%
October 20259483.0%9.6%1.1%
November 202510281.4%8.8%4.9%
December 202511561.7%18.3%7.0%
January 202612771.7%12.6%5.5%
February 202613766.4%17.5%8.8%
March 202612673.8%11.9%4.0%
April 202612677.0%12.7%2.4%
May 20269185.7%6.6%2.2%
June 20269087.8%6.7%0.0%

What drove JFK to RSW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded JFK-to-RSW delay category, accounting for 42.0% of 18,642 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline33.6%
Late aircraft42.0%
National airspace21.6%
Weather2.6%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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