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Route · DEN → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to RSW (Denver to Fort Myers) ranks #2293 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.6%
On-time
-0.4 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
5,445
Flights
#2293 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 63%

Distance

1,607 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 128 28 0 0 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 96 15 0 0 UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 91 12 0 2 UA,WN
Sep 2025 37 6 0 0 UA
Aug 2025 35 4 0 0 WN,UA
Jul 2025 62 20 0 0 UA,WN
Jun 2025 63 23 0 0 UA,WN
May 2025 85 22 0 0 UA,WN
Apr 2025 91 26 0 0 UA,WN
Mar 2025 142 28 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 108 27 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 116 22 0 1 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 114 22 0 2 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 97 22 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 79 6 6 0 UA,WN
Sep 2024 36 4 1 0 UA
Aug 2024 33 8 1 1 WN,UA
Jul 2024 39 11 0 1 UA,WN
Jun 2024 40 10 0 0 UA,WN
May 2024 61 15 0 0 UA,WN
Apr 2024 82 16 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 119 36 2 0 F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 74 17 0 0 F9,UA
Jan 2024 73 9 14 0 F9,WN,UA

DEN–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.4%) · weakest: June (67.7%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.4% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~129 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

67.7% on-time · ~56 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

24 of 1,901 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

7 of 1,901 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

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

Compare DEN vs RSW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DEN departures

From DEN, this corridor sits with 133 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 168 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 27 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #3632 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to RSW

5,445 tracked flights put the DEN to RSW pairing (Denver to Fort Myers) at a 78.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 62.5 minutes on average. Across the 1,607-mile route and its 12 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (1,901 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 63% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–RSW peaks in October at 88.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~129 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 67.7%, a 20.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to RSW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to RSW ranks #2293 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 DEN to RSW? ▼
Flights from Denver to Fort Myers have a 78.6% on-time rate based on 5,445 flights. The average delay is 62.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to RSW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 1,901 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to RSW? ▼
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 1,607 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to RSW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DEN Airport

Denver
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 DEN–RSW data

DEN–RSW is mid-pack at 78.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.4% on-time) beats June (67.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.6% 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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