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Route · CLE → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cleveland to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLE to RSW (Cleveland to Fort Myers) ranks #2119 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.6%
On-time
+2.6 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
5,903
Flights
#2119 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Sep 2024 96%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 69%

Distance

1,025 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 85 25 2 0 F9,UA
Nov 2025 64 15 0 0 UA,F9
Oct 2025 40 3 0 0 UA,F9
Sep 2025 34 4 0 0 F9
Aug 2025 53 8 0 0 F9,UA
Jul 2025 57 5 1 0 UA,F9
Jun 2025 54 3 0 0 UA,F9
May 2025 64 10 0 0 UA,F9
Apr 2025 120 12 1 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 141 30 2 2 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 121 21 3 1 UA,F9
Jan 2025 110 24 0 0 UA,F9
Dec 2024 107 28 1 0 F9,UA
Nov 2024 102 9 0 0 UA,F9
Oct 2024 88 6 8 0 UA,F9
Sep 2024 70 3 3 0 UA,F9
Aug 2024 69 10 3 0 F9,UA
Jul 2024 56 6 3 0 F9,UA
Jun 2024 56 7 0 2 F9,UA
May 2024 65 10 2 0 F9,UA
Apr 2024 107 15 1 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 131 40 5 0 F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 110 13 0 0 F9,UA
Jan 2024 132 34 9 0 F9,UA

CLE–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (89.8%) · weakest: March (76.9%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81%

Strongest calendar month

October

89.8% on-time · ~64 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~136 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

March

76.9% on-time · ~136 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

44 of 2,036 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,036 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CLE departures

From CLE, this corridor sits with 17 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 30 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (12 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #2502 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLE to RSW

5,903 tracked flights put the CLE to RSW pairing (Cleveland to Fort Myers) at a 81.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 75.5 minutes on average. Across the 1,025-mile route and its 21 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.2% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (2,036 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 69% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLE–RSW peaks in October at 89.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~136 flights per month) ; the softest month is March at 76.9%, a 12.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLE to RSW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLE to RSW ranks #2119 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 CLE to RSW?
Flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers have a 81.6% on-time rate based on 5,903 flights. The average delay is 75.5 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLE to RSW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (44 of 2,036 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLE to RSW?
The flight distance from Cleveland (CLE) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 1,025 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLE to RSW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (69% 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 CLE–RSW data

CLE–RSW is mid-pack at 81.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLE and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLE airport
  • If your dates flex, October (89.8% on-time) beats March (76.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.6% 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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