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

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

71.5% of 904 official scheduled LGA-to-RSW flights arrived on time; 16.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.1% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
71.5%arrived on time
16.3%30+ min late
4.1%cancelled
904scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LGA to RSW?

Among qualifying LGA-to-RSW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.4% of 354 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 64.1% across 340 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning35481.4%7.3%4.8%
Late morning21066.7%16.7%4.8%
Afternoon34064.1%25.3%2.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for LGA to RSW?

Among qualifying LGA-to-RSW weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 78.4% of 111 flights. Monday was lowest at 57.6% across 132 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday13257.6%22.7%9.1%
Tuesday13475.4%14.2%3.0%
Wednesday13378.2%12.8%1.5%
Thursday13076.2%14.6%3.1%
Friday13275.0%13.6%3.0%
Saturday11178.4%10.8%2.7%
Sunday13260.6%24.2%6.1%

Which airline was most reliable for LGA to RSW?

Among qualifying LGA-to-RSW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 72.9% of 704 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 66.5% across 200 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines70472.9%16.1%4.0%
American Airlines20066.5%17.0%4.5%

Which month was most reliable for LGA to RSW?

Among qualifying LGA-to-RSW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.3% of 60 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 58.2% across 91 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256274.2%16.1%3.2%
August 20256083.3%10.0%1.7%
September 20256088.3%6.7%0.0%
October 20255964.4%22.0%1.7%
November 20258469.0%25.0%1.2%
December 20259158.2%26.4%3.3%
January 20268970.8%11.2%10.1%
February 20268065.0%20.0%7.5%
March 20269264.1%14.1%9.8%
April 20269080.0%12.2%3.3%
May 20268278.0%13.4%1.2%
June 20265569.1%14.5%1.8%

What drove LGA to RSW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded LGA-to-RSW delay category, accounting for 36.3% of 16,743 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline36.3%
Late aircraft26.3%
National airspace31.4%
Weather5.8%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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