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Route · MCO → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Fort Myers

The MCO–RSW corridor (Orlando, FL → Fort Myers, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 133 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

72.4%
On-time
-6.6 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
1,464
Flights

Cancelled

3.7%

Best Month

Oct 2022 94%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 59%

Distance

133 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 58 24 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 54 11 3 0 WN
Oct 2025 61 24 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 60 8 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 54 15 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 31 11 1 1 WN
Nov 2023 30 8 0 0 WN
Oct 2023 36 10 0 0 WN
Sep 2023 33 11 0 0 WN
Aug 2023 31 9 1 0 WN
Jul 2023 31 15 0 0 WN
Jun 2023 30 14 0 0 WN
May 2023 31 7 0 0 WN
Jan 2023 32 8 2 0 WN
Dec 2022 31 11 2 1 WN
Nov 2022 40 6 1 1 WN
Oct 2022 66 4 18 1 WN
Sep 2022 33 8 3 1 WN
Aug 2022 31 3 0 0 WN
Jul 2022 31 3 0 0 WN
Jun 2022 30 1 0 0 WN
May 2022 33 8 1 0 WN
Apr 2022 69 12 4 0 F9,WN
Mar 2022 61 23 1 0 F9,WN

Cancellation Rate

3.7%

37 of 997 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

5 of 997 flights

What the Data Says About MCO to RSW

On-time performance on the MCO to RSW pairing (Orlando to Fort Myers) trails a chunk of the network: 72.4% of 1,464 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 61.7-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 133 miles across 2 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 3.7% (37 of 997 flights), with 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2022 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 59% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCO to RSW?
Flights from Orlando to Fort Myers have a 72.4% on-time rate based on 1,464 flights. The average delay is 61.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2022 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to RSW?
Over the last 24 months, 3.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (37 of 997 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to RSW?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 133 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to RSW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2022 (94% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (59% 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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