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Route · CVG → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cincinnati to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CVG to RSW (Cincinnati to Fort Myers) ranks #2693 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.4%
On-time
+3.4 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
4,490
Flights
#2693 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Nov 2024 98%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 65%

Distance

879 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 64 14 1 1 DL,F9
Nov 2025 50 5 0 0 F9,DL
Oct 2025 51 3 0 1 DL,F9
Sep 2025 46 3 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2025 48 2 0 0 F9,DL
Jul 2025 49 5 0 0 DL,F9
Jun 2025 45 9 0 0 DL,F9
May 2025 51 5 0 0 DL,F9
Apr 2025 75 11 0 0 DL,F9
Mar 2025 81 9 2 3 DL,F9
Feb 2025 73 11 0 1 DL,F9
Jan 2025 81 14 2 0 DL,F9
Dec 2024 101 27 2 2 9E,DL,F9
Nov 2024 52 1 1 0 DL,F9
Oct 2024 51 5 4 0 DL,F9
Sep 2024 46 8 2 0 DL,F9
Aug 2024 48 8 1 0 DL,F9
Jul 2024 48 15 1 1 DL,F9
Jun 2024 47 6 0 1 DL,F9
May 2024 56 11 2 0 DL,F9
Apr 2024 68 15 0 0 DL,F9
Mar 2024 93 33 2 1 DL,F9
Feb 2024 87 10 0 0 DL,F9
Jan 2024 99 21 1 1 9E,DL,F9

CVG–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (91.0%) · weakest: July (73.4%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

91.0% on-time · ~63 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~82 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

73.4% on-time · ~56 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

21 of 1,510 flights

Diversion Rate

0.8%

12 of 1,510 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CVG - Cincinnati

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

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

Compare CVG vs RSW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CVG departures

From CVG, this corridor sits with 21 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 34 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (9 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 4 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #2181 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CVG to RSW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Cincinnati to Fort Myers (CVG to RSW) running a 82.4% on-time rate over 4,490 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 74.3 minutes. The 879-mile corridor is served by 10 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.4% of 1,510 flights were cancelled, 0.8% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 65% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CVG–RSW peaks in November at 91.0% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~82 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 73.4%, a 17.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CVG to RSW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CVG to RSW ranks #2693 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 CVG to RSW? ▼
Flights from Cincinnati to Fort Myers have a 82.4% on-time rate based on 4,490 flights. The average delay is 74.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CVG to RSW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (21 of 1,510 flights) and 0.8% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CVG to RSW? ▼
The flight distance from Cincinnati (CVG) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 879 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CVG to RSW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CVG Airport

Cincinnati
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 CVG–RSW data

CVG–RSW runs 3.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CVG and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CVG airport
  • If your dates flex, November (91.0% on-time) beats July (73.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.4% 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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