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Route · MKE → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Milwaukee to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MKE to RSW (Milwaukee to Fort Myers) ranks #3327 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.9%
On-time
+2.9 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
2,935
Flights
#3327 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Feb 2024 85%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 62%

Distance

1,183 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 46 12 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 48 9 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 47 6 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 30 8 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 30 4 0 0 WN
May 2025 41 7 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 49 3 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 73 14 0 1 WN,NK
Feb 2025 45 9 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 36 6 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 31 6 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 31 4 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 33 6 3 0 WN
Mar 2024 81 19 1 0 F9,WN
Feb 2024 78 12 0 0 F9,WN
Jan 2024 68 26 3 0 F9,WN
Dec 2023 64 21 0 0 F9,WN
Nov 2023 46 7 0 0 F9,WN
Apr 2023 45 7 1 0 NK,WN
Mar 2023 75 24 3 0 WN,NK
Feb 2023 60 10 1 0 NK,WN
Jan 2023 64 14 2 0 NK,WN
Dec 2022 43 9 10 0 WN,F9
Nov 2022 55 12 2 0 F9,WN

MKE–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: August (94.3%) · weakest: December (76.2%)

75%80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugOctNovDec 76.2%

Strongest calendar month

August

94.3% on-time · ~35 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~109 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

76.2% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

26 of 1,219 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,219 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MKE - Milwaukee

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Milwaukee, WI.

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

Compare MKE vs RSW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MKE departures

From MKE, this corridor sits with 18 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 27 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (9 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #2407 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MKE to RSW

2,935 tracked flights put the MKE to RSW pairing (Milwaukee to Fort Myers) at a 81.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 65.3 minutes on average. Across the 1,183-mile route and its 12 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.1% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (1,219 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 62% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MKE–RSW peaks in August at 94.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~109 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 76.2%, a 18.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MKE to RSW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MKE to RSW ranks #3327 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 MKE to RSW? ▼
Flights from Milwaukee to Fort Myers have a 81.9% on-time rate based on 2,935 flights. The average delay is 65.3 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MKE to RSW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 1,219 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MKE to RSW? ▼
The flight distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 1,183 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MKE to RSW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MKE Airport

Milwaukee
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 MKE–RSW data

MKE–RSW is mid-pack at 81.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MKE and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MKE airport
  • If your dates flex, August (94.3% on-time) beats December (76.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.9% 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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