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Route · DFW → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Fort Myers

The DFW–RSW corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Fort Myers, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 5 carriers across roughly 1,017 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

72.5%
On-time
-6.5 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
7,680
Flights

Cancelled

3.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 82%

Worst Month

May 2024 52%

Distance

1,017 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 123 47 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 109 31 2 0 AA
Oct 2025 77 21 2 0 AA
Sep 2025 68 14 1 0 AA
Aug 2025 85 32 5 0 AA
Jul 2025 153 71 4 1 AA
Jun 2025 141 61 3 1 AA
May 2025 96 45 2 1 AA
Apr 2025 119 50 6 0 AA
Mar 2025 174 50 4 0 AA
Feb 2025 112 26 1 1 AA
Jan 2025 116 22 7 0 AA,NK
Dec 2024 116 33 6 0 AA
Nov 2024 94 17 2 0 AA
Oct 2024 107 19 9 0 AA
Sep 2024 68 19 2 1 AA
Aug 2024 95 31 5 1 AA,F9
Jul 2024 130 58 1 0 AA,F9
Jun 2024 128 51 7 1 AA,F9
May 2024 112 54 10 0 AA,F9,MQ
Apr 2024 125 44 7 0 AA,F9,MQ
Mar 2024 147 70 3 0 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 108 22 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 112 47 1 0 AA

Cancellation Rate

3.3%

90 of 2,715 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

7 of 2,715 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to RSW

On-time performance on the DFW to RSW pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Fort Myers) trails a chunk of the network: 72.5% of 7,680 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 70.8-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,017 miles across 5 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 3.3% (90 of 2,715 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 82% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 52% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to RSW?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Fort Myers have a 72.5% on-time rate based on 7,680 flights. The average delay is 70.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 82% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to RSW?
Over the last 24 months, 3.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (90 of 2,715 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to RSW?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 1,017 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to RSW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (82% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (52% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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