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Route · JFK → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Fort Myers

The JFK–RSW corridor (New York, NY → Fort Myers, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 1,074 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

77%
On-time
-2 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
7,185
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

2.6%

71 of 2,684 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

15 of 2,684 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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