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Route · MSP → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to RSW (Minneapolis to Fort Myers) ranks #1602 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.6%
On-time
+4.6 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
7,784
Flights
#1602 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Sep 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 68%

Distance

1,416 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 112 33 3 0 DL
Nov 2025 82 16 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 80 12 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 55 9 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 69 9 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 88 16 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 88 18 1 0 DL
May 2025 99 13 0 1 DL
Apr 2025 141 32 1 0 DL,NK
Mar 2025 175 52 1 1 DL,NK
Feb 2025 116 24 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 132 19 1 0 DL,WN
Dec 2024 123 37 2 1 DL,WN
Nov 2024 86 9 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 86 7 7 0 DL
Sep 2024 60 3 2 0 DL
Aug 2024 62 12 0 2 DL
Jul 2024 62 20 6 0 DL
Jun 2024 66 16 1 0 DL
May 2024 99 15 0 1 DL
Apr 2024 151 20 1 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 181 55 4 0 DL,F9,WN
Feb 2024 145 16 0 0 DL,F9
Jan 2024 160 29 0 0 DL,F9

MSP–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (90.4%) · weakest: December (76.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.5%

Strongest calendar month

May

90.4% on-time · ~107 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~206 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

76.5% on-time · ~122 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

31 of 2,518 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 2,518 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

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

Compare MSP vs RSW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Fort Myers · fleet on-time rank #1732 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to RSW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Fort Myers (MSP to RSW) running a 83.6% on-time rate over 7,784 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 66.2 minutes. The 1,416-mile corridor is served by 14 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.2% of 2,518 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 68% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–RSW peaks in May at 90.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~206 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 76.5%, a 13.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to RSW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to RSW ranks #1602 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 MSP to RSW? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Fort Myers have a 83.6% on-time rate based on 7,784 flights. The average delay is 66.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to RSW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (31 of 2,518 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to RSW? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 1,416 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to RSW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
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 MSP–RSW data

MSP–RSW runs 4.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, May (90.4% on-time) beats December (76.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.6% 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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