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

Fort Myers, FL (RSW) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

73.4% of 1,820 official scheduled RSW-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 16.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.1% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
73.4%arrived on time
16.3%30+ min late
2.1%cancelled
1,820scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RSW to DTW?

Among qualifying RSW-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.8% of 392 flights. Late morning was lowest at 66.4% across 122 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning39287.8%6.1%0.3%
Late morning12266.4%17.2%4.1%
Afternoon72469.8%18.9%2.5%
Evening55269.7%19.2%2.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for RSW to DTW?

Among qualifying RSW-to-DTW weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 78.0% of 246 flights. Sunday was lowest at 68.2% across 264 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday27369.6%19.8%4.4%
Tuesday24678.0%13.8%2.0%
Wednesday24277.3%10.3%0.4%
Thursday25276.6%12.3%1.6%
Friday26971.4%20.4%0.4%
Saturday27473.4%18.6%1.8%
Sunday26468.2%17.4%3.8%

Which airline was most reliable for RSW to DTW?

Among qualifying RSW-to-DTW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 77.2% of 1,355 flights. Frontier Airlines was lowest at 48.8% across 80 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,35577.2%13.0%1.4%
Spirit Airlines38564.9%22.9%4.9%
Frontier Airlines8048.8%40.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for RSW to DTW?

Among qualifying RSW-to-DTW month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 87.6% of 129 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 61.6% across 289 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258771.3%11.5%2.3%
August 20259273.9%16.3%1.1%
September 20257984.8%8.9%0.0%
October 202512987.6%9.3%0.8%
November 202514183.0%10.6%1.4%
December 202519769.0%20.8%1.5%
January 202621767.7%18.4%3.7%
February 202620873.1%20.7%1.4%
March 202628961.6%22.8%5.2%
April 202620976.1%12.0%0.5%
May 202610578.1%12.4%1.9%
June 20266780.6%13.4%0.0%

What drove RSW to DTW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded RSW-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 39.0% of 35,668 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline37.0%
Late aircraft39.0%
National airspace19.6%
Weather4.4%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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