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Route · CMH → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Columbus to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CMH to RSW (Columbus to Fort Myers) ranks #2827 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.8%
On-time
+3.8 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
4,195
Flights
#2827 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 95%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 67%

Distance

930 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 76 25 2 1 WN
Nov 2025 62 13 2 0 WN
Oct 2025 56 9 0 1 WN
Sep 2025 30 8 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 31 6 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 37 6 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 34 4 0 1 WN
May 2025 38 8 0 0 WN,NK
Apr 2025 55 5 1 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 88 10 0 3 WN
Feb 2025 66 13 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 65 15 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 71 17 0 3 WN
Nov 2024 60 3 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 47 2 4 0 WN
Aug 2024 32 1 1 0 WN
Jul 2024 35 4 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 35 3 0 1 WN
May 2024 35 13 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 53 11 1 1 NK,WN
Mar 2024 105 26 3 1 NK,WN
Feb 2024 69 18 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 73 22 0 0 NK,WN
Dec 2023 81 13 0 2 NK,WN

CMH–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (88.4%) · weakest: December (78.0%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78%

Strongest calendar month

November

88.4% on-time · ~66 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~110 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

78.0% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

14 of 1,334 flights

Diversion Rate

1.0%

14 of 1,334 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CMH - Columbus

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Columbus, OH.

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

Compare CMH vs RSW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CMH departures

From CMH, this corridor sits with 19 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 33 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #2024 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CMH to RSW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Columbus to Fort Myers (CMH to RSW) running a 82.8% on-time rate over 4,195 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 69.0 minutes. The 930-mile corridor is served by 5 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.0% of 1,334 flights were cancelled, 1.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 67% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CMH–RSW peaks in November at 88.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~110 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 78.0%, a 10.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CMH to RSW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CMH to RSW ranks #2827 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 CMH to RSW? ▼
Flights from Columbus to Fort Myers have a 82.8% on-time rate based on 4,195 flights. The average delay is 69.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CMH to RSW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,334 flights) and 1.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CMH to RSW? ▼
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 930 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CMH to RSW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CMH Airport

Columbus
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 CMH–RSW data

CMH–RSW runs 3.8 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CMH and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CMH airport
  • If your dates flex, November (88.4% on-time) beats December (78.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.8% 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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