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

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

74.2% of 1,279 official scheduled RSW-to-JFK flights arrived on time; 14.6% 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
74.2%arrived on time
14.6%30+ min late
3.9%cancelled
1,279scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RSW to JFK?

Among qualifying RSW-to-JFK departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.5% of 228 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 64.9% across 379 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning22885.5%7.0%3.9%
Late morning44881.2%8.0%3.3%
Afternoon37964.9%21.9%4.0%
Evening20865.9%21.2%4.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for RSW to JFK?

Among qualifying RSW-to-JFK weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.5% of 178 flights. Sunday was lowest at 65.6% across 186 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday18567.0%17.3%7.6%
Tuesday18477.2%14.7%1.6%
Wednesday17881.5%12.4%2.2%
Thursday18176.8%13.3%0.6%
Friday18575.1%13.5%2.7%
Saturday18076.7%13.9%3.3%
Sunday18665.6%17.2%9.1%

Which airline was most reliable for RSW to JFK?

Among qualifying RSW-to-JFK airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 78.4% of 472 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 71.7% across 807 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
JetBlue Airways80771.7%17.0%3.6%
Delta Air Lines47278.4%10.6%4.4%

Which month was most reliable for RSW to JFK?

Among qualifying RSW-to-JFK month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.7% of 87 flights. February 2026 was lowest at 64.4% across 135 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259365.6%17.2%7.5%
August 20259372.0%17.2%1.1%
September 20258789.7%9.2%0.0%
October 20259272.8%20.7%1.1%
November 202510279.4%13.7%4.9%
December 202511572.2%14.8%6.1%
January 202612871.9%18.0%5.5%
February 202613564.4%19.3%8.9%
March 202612565.6%17.6%4.0%
April 202612779.5%8.7%2.4%
May 20269288.0%4.3%2.2%
June 20269076.7%12.2%0.0%

What drove RSW to JFK delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded RSW-to-JFK delay category, accounting for 40.8% of 21,596 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline24.1%
Late aircraft40.8%
National airspace29.8%
Weather5.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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