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Route · BOS → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Boston to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BOS to RSW (Boston to Fort Myers) ranks #976 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.3%
On-time
-3.7 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
11,475
Flights
#976 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

BOS–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (80.9%) · weakest: December (68.5%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 68.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

80.9% on-time · ~152 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~269 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

68.5% on-time · ~200 flights/mo

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.

BOS 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 BOS and RSW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare BOS vs RSW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BOS departures

From BOS, this corridor sits with 49 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 60 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (6 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 5 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #4416 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, BOS–RSW peaks in November at 80.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~269 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 68.5%, a 12.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BOS to RSW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BOS to RSW ranks #976 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 BOS to RSW? ▼
Flights from Boston to Fort Myers have a 75.3% on-time rate based on 11,475 flights. The average delay is 72.4 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BOS to RSW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (77 of 4,608 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BOS to RSW? ▼
The flight distance from Boston (BOS) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 1,249 miles. This route is served by 18 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BOS to RSW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (84% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BOS Airport

Boston
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 BOS–RSW data

BOS–RSW is mid-pack at 75.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare BOS and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BOS airport
  • If your dates flex, November (80.9% on-time) beats December (68.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.3% 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

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