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Route · ATL → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to RSW (Atlanta to Fort Myers) ranks #368 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82%
On-time
+3 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
19,092
Flights
#368 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 62%

Distance

515 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 253 67 11 1 DL,F9
Nov 2025 226 41 1 0 DL,F9
Oct 2025 210 37 1 1 DL,F9
Sep 2025 200 25 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2025 223 52 3 0 F9,DL
Jul 2025 243 80 3 0 DL,F9
Jun 2025 236 75 5 2 DL,F9
May 2025 241 56 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 257 62 3 0 DL,WN
Mar 2025 311 84 2 3 WN,DL
Feb 2025 259 61 1 1 WN,DL
Jan 2025 279 63 12 0 WN,DL
Dec 2024 273 50 1 3 DL,WN
Nov 2024 237 23 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 230 19 18 2 DL,WN
Sep 2024 224 32 8 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 243 41 5 2 DL,WN
Jul 2024 243 93 13 0 DL,WN
Jun 2024 242 51 2 0 DL,WN
May 2024 282 85 1 1 DL,WN
Apr 2024 311 60 1 1 DL,NK,WN
Mar 2024 367 98 2 0 DL,NK,WN
Feb 2024 306 40 0 0 DL,NK,WN
Jan 2024 332 81 0 0 DL,WN,NK

ATL–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.5%) · weakest: July (72.4%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.5% on-time · ~242 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~328 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.4% on-time · ~256 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

93 of 6,228 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

17 of 6,228 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

RSW - Fort Myers

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Myers, FL.

RSW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ATL and RSW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ATL vs RSW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ATL departures

From ATL, this corridor sits with 75 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 144 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (67 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #2332 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to RSW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Atlanta to Fort Myers (ATL to RSW) running a 82% on-time rate over 19,092 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 62.1 minutes. The 515-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.5% of 6,228 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 62% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–RSW peaks in October at 88.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~328 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.4%, a 16.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to RSW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to RSW ranks #368 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to RSW? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Fort Myers have a 82% on-time rate based on 19,092 flights. The average delay is 62.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to RSW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (93 of 6,228 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to RSW? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 515 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to RSW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
RSW Airport

Fort Myers
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ATL–RSW data

ATL–RSW runs 3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ATL and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.5% on-time) beats July (72.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.