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Route · DCA → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DCA to RSW (Washington to Fort Myers) ranks #2465 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.5%
On-time
+0.5 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
5,044
Flights
#2465 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Nov 2024 95%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 69%

Distance

892 mi

Carriers

25

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 90 26 0 0 YX,AA
Nov 2025 83 15 2 0 OH,AA
Oct 2025 31 9 1 0 AA
Sep 2025 30 12 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 35 9 0 0 AA,YX
Jul 2025 61 18 4 1 AA,YX
Jun 2025 56 15 3 0 AA,YX
May 2025 39 5 0 0 AA,YX,MQ
Apr 2025 90 15 0 0 MQ,YX,AA
Mar 2025 93 25 2 0 AA,OH,YX,MQ
Feb 2025 84 22 2 0 AA,OH,YX,MQ
Jan 2025 92 22 7 0 AA,OH,YX,MQ
Dec 2024 82 17 2 0 AA,OH,YX
Nov 2024 55 3 0 0 YX,AA
Oct 2024 57 5 5 0 B6,AA
Sep 2024 57 9 2 1 AA,B6
Aug 2024 31 8 2 0 AA
Jul 2024 31 5 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 42 4 1 0 AA,B6
May 2024 67 15 0 0 AA,B6
Apr 2024 91 17 2 0 AA,B6,WN
Mar 2024 98 30 1 1 AA,B6,WN
Feb 2024 103 19 0 1 AA,B6,WN,YX
Jan 2024 119 31 2 0 AA,B6,WN,YX,OH

DCA–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.3%) · weakest: July (71.4%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

87.3% on-time · ~72 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~107 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

71.4% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

38 of 1,617 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,617 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DCA - Washington

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Washington, DC.

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

Compare DCA vs RSW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DCA departures

From DCA, this corridor sits with 77 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 91 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #3339 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DCA to RSW

5,044 tracked flights put the DCA to RSW pairing (Washington to Fort Myers) at a 79.5% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 72.4 minutes on average. Across the 892-mile route and its 25 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.4% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,617 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 69% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DCA–RSW peaks in November at 87.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~107 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 71.4%, a 15.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DCA to RSW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DCA to RSW ranks #2465 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 DCA to RSW? ▼
Flights from Washington to Fort Myers have a 79.5% on-time rate based on 5,044 flights. The average delay is 72.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DCA to RSW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (38 of 1,617 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DCA to RSW? ▼
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 892 miles. This route is served by 25 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DCA to RSW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DCA Airport

Washington
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 DCA–RSW data

DCA–RSW is mid-pack at 79.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DCA and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DCA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.3% on-time) beats July (71.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.5% 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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