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Route · JFK → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to RSW (New York to Fort Myers) ranks #1760 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77%
On-time
-2 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
7,185
Flights
#1760 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.6%

Best Month

Sep 2025 93%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 64%

Distance

1,074 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 115 35 8 1 B6,DL
Nov 2025 102 14 5 0 DL,B6
Oct 2025 94 15 1 0 B6,DL
Sep 2025 87 6 0 0 DL,B6
Aug 2025 93 29 1 0 B6,DL
Jul 2025 93 28 6 0 B6,DL
Jun 2025 90 20 3 2 B6,DL
May 2025 99 20 0 0 B6,DL
Apr 2025 133 23 0 0 DL,B6
Mar 2025 150 28 2 1 B6,DL
Feb 2025 140 35 3 2 B6,DL
Jan 2025 133 25 2 0 B6,DL
Dec 2024 133 45 1 3 B6,DL
Nov 2024 102 13 0 0 B6,DL
Oct 2024 106 19 10 0 DL,B6
Sep 2024 107 14 5 1 B6,DL
Aug 2024 93 32 8 0 B6,DL
Jul 2024 93 27 4 0 B6,DL
Jun 2024 90 13 3 1 B6,DL
May 2024 93 17 1 1 B6,DL
Apr 2024 127 24 2 0 B6,DL
Mar 2024 156 56 3 0 B6,DL
Feb 2024 132 26 2 1 B6,DL
Jan 2024 123 36 1 2 B6,DL

JFK–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (84.0%) · weakest: December (69.2%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 69.2%

Strongest calendar month

September

84.0% on-time · ~87 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~150 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

69.2% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.6%

71 of 2,684 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

15 of 2,684 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

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

Compare JFK vs RSW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JFK departures

From JFK, this corridor sits with 50 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 66 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 13 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #4095 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JFK to RSW

The New York to Fort Myers corridor (JFK to RSW) posts a 77% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 7,185 tracked flights. Late flights run 75.5 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 1,074-mile route; over the last 24 months, 71 of 2,684 flights were cancelled (2.6%) and 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 64% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–RSW peaks in September at 84.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~150 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 69.2%, a 14.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JFK to RSW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to RSW ranks #1760 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 JFK to RSW? ▼
Flights from New York to Fort Myers have a 77% on-time rate based on 7,185 flights. The average delay is 75.5 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to RSW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (71 of 2,684 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to RSW? ▼
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 1,074 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to RSW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

JFK Airport

New York
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 JFK–RSW data

JFK–RSW is mid-pack at 77% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare JFK and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.0% on-time) beats December (69.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77% 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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