Route · BOS → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data
Boston to Fort Myers
The BOS–RSW corridor (Boston, MA → Fort Myers, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 18 carriers across roughly 1,249 miles.
Data updated 2026-06-13
- 75.3%
- On-time
- -3.7 pts
- vs US avg
- 72 min
- Delay when late
- 11,475
- Flights
Cancelled
1.7%
Best Month
Sep 2024 84%
Worst Month
Dec 2024 60%
Distance
1,249 mi
Carriers
18
Monthly Performance
Recent 24 months of route data.
| Period | Flights | Delayed | Cancelled | Diverted | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 233 | 93 | 2 | 1 | B6,DL |
| Nov 2025 | 182 | 34 | 4 | 0 | B6,DL |
| Oct 2025 | 127 | 28 | 0 | 2 | B6,DL |
| Sep 2025 | 108 | 22 | 1 | 0 | DL,B6 |
| Aug 2025 | 119 | 24 | 2 | 1 | B6,DL |
| Jul 2025 | 153 | 45 | 6 | 0 | B6,DL |
| Jun 2025 | 138 | 45 | 2 | 0 | B6,DL |
| May 2025 | 180 | 39 | 0 | 0 | B6,DL,NK |
| Apr 2025 | 288 | 49 | 0 | 0 | DL,NK,B6 |
| Mar 2025 | 329 | 84 | 5 | 4 | B6,DL,NK |
| Feb 2025 | 288 | 89 | 11 | 0 | AA,B6,DL,NK |
| Jan 2025 | 243 | 89 | 2 | 0 | B6,DL,NK |
| Dec 2024 | 271 | 109 | 4 | 1 | B6,DL,NK |
| Nov 2024 | 208 | 37 | 0 | 0 | B6,NK,DL |
| Oct 2024 | 145 | 25 | 12 | 1 | DL,B6 |
| Sep 2024 | 118 | 19 | 4 | 1 | B6,DL |
| Aug 2024 | 117 | 34 | 5 | 0 | B6,DL |
| Jul 2024 | 122 | 41 | 4 | 2 | B6,DL |
| Jun 2024 | 118 | 25 | 1 | 1 | B6,DL |
| May 2024 | 156 | 36 | 1 | 0 | B6,DL,NK |
| Apr 2024 | 249 | 55 | 4 | 2 | B6,DL,NK |
| Mar 2024 | 272 | 97 | 3 | 1 | B6,DL,NK |
| Feb 2024 | 237 | 64 | 2 | 0 | B6,DL,NK |
| Jan 2024 | 207 | 82 | 2 | 1 | B6,DL,NK |
Cancellation Rate
1.7%
77 of 4,608 flights
Diversion Rate
0.4%
18 of 4,608 flights
Explore origin & destination
On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.
BOS - Boston
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Boston, MA.
Origin airport →RSW - Fort Myers
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Myers, FL.
Destination airport →Compare the two airports
See BOS and RSW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.
Open comparison tool →Similar routes
Other BTS-tracked routes with comparable performance or trip length to BOS–RSW.
Routes with a similar on-time rate
What the Data Says About BOS to RSW
The Boston to Fort Myers corridor (BOS to RSW) posts a 75.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 11,475 tracked flights. Late flights run 72.4 minutes behind on average. 18 carriers cover the 1,249-mile route; over the last 24 months, 77 of 4,608 flights were cancelled (1.7%) and 0.4% diverted.
The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 60% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are flights delayed from BOS to RSW? ▼
What is the cancellation rate for BOS to RSW? ▼
How far is the flight from BOS to RSW? ▼
When is the best time to fly from BOS to RSW? ▼
Flight Guides
Tips and data-driven advice for choosing reliable routes.
Explore PlainFlights
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.
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.