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Route · BWI → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Baltimore to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BWI to RSW (Baltimore to Fort Myers) ranks #1357 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78%
On-time
-1 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
8,895
Flights
#1357 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 56%

Distance

919 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 134 46 3 0 WN
Nov 2025 123 25 1 0 WN
Oct 2025 114 28 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 90 10 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 93 24 1 0 WN
Jul 2025 115 33 5 0 WN
Jun 2025 112 41 0 0 WN
May 2025 139 40 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 140 22 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 135 22 3 3 WN
Feb 2025 115 29 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 126 34 4 0 WN
Dec 2024 126 32 0 1 WN
Nov 2024 120 9 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 106 17 10 0 WN
Sep 2024 89 13 3 0 WN
Aug 2024 95 28 4 0 WN
Jul 2024 115 51 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 111 31 3 1 WN
May 2024 120 31 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 123 25 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 148 51 1 0 WN
Feb 2024 112 25 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 119 41 2 0 WN

BWI–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (84.2%) · weakest: June (71.4%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

84.2% on-time · ~118 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~150 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

71.4% on-time · ~124 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

41 of 2,820 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,820 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BWI departures

From BWI, this corridor sits with 53 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 64 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 11 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #3832 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BWI to RSW

The Baltimore to Fort Myers corridor (BWI to RSW) posts a 78% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,895 tracked flights. Late flights run 59.6 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 919-mile route; over the last 24 months, 41 of 2,820 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 56% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BWI–RSW peaks in November at 84.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~150 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 71.4%, a 12.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BWI to RSW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BWI to RSW ranks #1357 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 BWI to RSW?
Flights from Baltimore to Fort Myers have a 78% on-time rate based on 8,895 flights. The average delay is 59.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BWI to RSW?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 2,820 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BWI to RSW?
The flight distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 919 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BWI to RSW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (56% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using BWI–RSW data

BWI–RSW is mid-pack at 78% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare BWI and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BWI airport
  • If your dates flex, November (84.2% on-time) beats June (71.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78% 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.