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

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

74.6% of 3,239 official scheduled ORD-to-RSW flights arrived on time; 16.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.6% 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
74.6%arrived on time
16.9%30+ min late
1.6%cancelled
3,239scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to RSW?

Among qualifying ORD-to-RSW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.6% of 995 flights. Evening was lowest at 55.7% across 526 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning99584.6%9.5%1.6%
Late morning87378.4%14.3%0.7%
Afternoon84270.8%20.0%1.3%
Evening52655.7%30.4%3.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to RSW?

Among qualifying ORD-to-RSW weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.7% of 442 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.1% across 489 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday47771.9%18.7%2.7%
Tuesday44281.7%11.8%0.9%
Wednesday42777.3%15.0%0.5%
Thursday47480.8%11.2%0.8%
Friday47672.3%19.7%1.3%
Saturday45470.0%20.3%2.4%
Sunday48969.1%21.3%2.7%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to RSW?

Among qualifying ORD-to-RSW airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 81.3% of 1,612 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 57.5% across 372 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,61281.3%12.1%0.5%
American Airlines1,11670.6%19.8%1.9%
Spirit Airlines37257.5%29.6%5.4%
Southwest Airlines10375.7%14.6%2.9%
Frontier Airlines3675.0%19.4%2.8%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to RSW?

Among qualifying ORD-to-RSW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 91.1% of 169 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 64.4% across 469 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202518273.6%18.7%2.2%
August 202518077.8%14.4%0.0%
September 202516991.1%4.7%0.0%
October 202520183.1%10.4%0.0%
November 202526677.8%16.5%2.3%
December 202533867.8%21.6%0.9%
January 202631868.9%22.0%1.9%
February 202634379.3%14.0%1.5%
March 202646964.4%23.5%4.3%
April 202636472.0%17.3%1.9%
May 202623281.5%12.9%0.0%
June 202617780.2%11.9%1.1%

What drove ORD to RSW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORD-to-RSW delay category, accounting for 41.0% of 53,171 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline23.8%
Late aircraft41.0%
National airspace28.9%
Weather6.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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