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Route · LGA → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LGA to RSW (New York to Fort Myers) ranks #2290 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.8%
On-time
-2.2 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
5,449
Flights
#2290 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Sep 2024 97%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 62%

Distance

1,080 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 35 3 0 DL,AA
Nov 2025 84 25 1 0 DL,AA
Oct 2025 59 20 1 0 DL
Sep 2025 60 7 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 60 9 1 0 DL
Jul 2025 62 14 2 0 DL
Jun 2025 60 22 3 0 DL
May 2025 66 14 2 0 AA,DL
Apr 2025 90 23 0 0 DL,AA
Mar 2025 93 29 2 1 AA,DL
Feb 2025 84 32 2 0 AA,DL
Jan 2025 91 30 0 0 AA,DL
Dec 2024 91 31 0 1 AA,DL
Nov 2024 84 10 0 1 DL,AA
Oct 2024 62 8 4 0 DL
Sep 2024 60 2 2 0 DL
Aug 2024 62 17 3 0 DL
Jul 2024 62 19 2 0 DL
Jun 2024 60 8 0 1 DL
May 2024 62 10 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 90 16 1 0 B6,DL
Mar 2024 123 27 3 0 B6,DL
Feb 2024 102 23 0 0 B6,DL
Jan 2024 92 21 0 0 B6,DL

LGA–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (82.5%) · weakest: June (70.3%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.2%

Strongest calendar month

May

82.5% on-time · ~76 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~110 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.3% on-time · ~71 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

32 of 1,850 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,850 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

LGA - New York

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

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

Compare LGA vs RSW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LGA departures

From LGA, this corridor sits with 64 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 75 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 3 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #4143 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LGA to RSW

The New York to Fort Myers corridor (LGA to RSW) posts a 76.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,449 tracked flights. Late flights run 83.3 minutes behind on average. 12 carriers cover the 1,080-mile route; over the last 24 months, 32 of 1,850 flights were cancelled (1.7%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 62% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LGA–RSW peaks in May at 82.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~110 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.3%, a 12.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LGA to RSW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LGA to RSW ranks #2290 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 LGA to RSW? ▼
Flights from New York to Fort Myers have a 76.8% on-time rate based on 5,449 flights. The average delay is 83.3 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to RSW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 1,850 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to RSW? ▼
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 1,080 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to RSW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LGA 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 LGA–RSW data

LGA–RSW is mid-pack at 76.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LGA and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LGA airport
  • If your dates flex, May (82.5% on-time) beats June (70.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.8% 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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