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

Chicago, IL (MDW) to Fort Myers, FL (RSW) flight delay odds

74.0% of 1,162 official scheduled MDW-to-RSW flights arrived on time; 13.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.3% 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
74.0%arrived on time
13.0%30+ min late
1.3%cancelled
1,162scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.9%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MDW to RSW?

Among qualifying MDW-to-RSW departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.8% of 185 flights. Evening was lowest at 65.3% across 331 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning27483.2%5.1%0.7%
Late morning18583.8%9.7%0.5%
Afternoon37270.2%14.8%1.3%
Evening33165.3%19.3%2.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for MDW to RSW?

Among qualifying MDW-to-RSW weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 80.2% of 162 flights. Sunday was lowest at 66.9% across 157 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday17172.5%12.9%4.1%
Tuesday16577.6%12.7%0.6%
Wednesday16280.2%8.0%0.6%
Thursday17075.9%14.1%1.2%
Friday17171.9%14.0%0.0%
Saturday16672.9%13.3%1.2%
Sunday15766.9%15.9%1.3%

Which airline was most reliable for MDW to RSW?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MDW-to-RSW airline threshold: 74.0% of 1,162 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,16274.0%13.0%1.3%

Which month was most reliable for MDW to RSW?

Among qualifying MDW-to-RSW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.4% of 69 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 60.1% across 163 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258863.6%15.9%0.0%
August 20257277.8%12.5%1.4%
September 20256988.4%4.3%0.0%
October 20259278.3%8.7%0.0%
November 20259182.4%7.7%3.3%
December 20259467.0%21.3%0.0%
January 202610272.5%10.8%1.0%
February 202611079.1%10.0%0.0%
March 202616360.1%20.9%4.3%
April 202610384.5%3.9%1.0%
May 20269276.1%14.1%0.0%
June 20268670.9%19.8%2.3%

What drove MDW to RSW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MDW-to-RSW delay category, accounting for 40.9% of 14,806 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline33.0%
Late aircraft40.9%
National airspace23.2%
Weather2.4%
Security0.5%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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