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Route · DTW → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Detroit to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DTW to RSW (Detroit to Fort Myers) ranks #920 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.2%
On-time
+4.2 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
11,824
Flights
#920 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Sep 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 59%

Distance

1,084 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 197 69 3 0 DL,F9,NK
Nov 2025 142 30 2 0 DL,F9,NK
Oct 2025 130 10 1 1 DL,NK
Sep 2025 79 8 0 0 DL,NK
Aug 2025 91 16 1 0 NK,DL
Jul 2025 87 14 2 0 NK,DL
Jun 2025 93 19 2 1 DL,NK
May 2025 127 25 0 0 DL,NK
Apr 2025 217 40 0 1 DL,F9,NK
Mar 2025 268 43 6 4 DL,NK,F9
Feb 2025 203 53 1 0 DL,F9,NK
Jan 2025 188 51 3 0 DL,F9,NK
Dec 2024 198 52 2 2 DL,F9,NK
Nov 2024 161 15 0 0 NK,DL,F9
Oct 2024 128 14 11 0 DL,NK
Sep 2024 79 6 3 0 DL,NK
Aug 2024 93 23 4 0 DL,NK
Jul 2024 93 30 6 0 DL,NK
Jun 2024 98 18 2 0 DL,NK
May 2024 165 27 0 1 DL,NK
Apr 2024 226 31 4 0 DL,F9,NK
Mar 2024 276 69 4 1 DL,F9,NK
Feb 2024 231 31 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Jan 2024 213 87 2 0 DL,F9,NK

DTW–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (92.4%) · weakest: January (77.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.5%

Strongest calendar month

September

92.4% on-time · ~88 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~284 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

77.4% on-time · ~223 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

59 of 3,783 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

11 of 3,783 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

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

Compare DTW vs RSW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DTW departures

From DTW, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 94 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (34 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #1863 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DTW to RSW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Detroit to Fort Myers (DTW to RSW) running a 83.2% on-time rate over 11,824 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 67.8 minutes. The 1,084-mile corridor is served by 10 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.6% of 3,783 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 59% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DTW–RSW peaks in September at 92.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~284 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 77.4%, a 15.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DTW to RSW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DTW to RSW ranks #920 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 DTW to RSW? ▼
Flights from Detroit to Fort Myers have a 83.2% on-time rate based on 11,824 flights. The average delay is 67.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DTW to RSW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (59 of 3,783 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DTW to RSW? ▼
The flight distance from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 1,084 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DTW to RSW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DTW Airport

Detroit
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 DTW–RSW data

DTW–RSW runs 4.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DTW and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DTW airport
  • If your dates flex, September (92.4% on-time) beats January (77.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.2% 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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