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Route · PVD → RSW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Providence to Fort Myers

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PVD to RSW (Providence to Fort Myers) ranks #4772 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.2%
On-time
-4.8 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
639
Flights
#4772 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.6%

Best Month

May 2021 98%

Worst Month

Apr 2022 43%

Distance

1,200 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 30 5 0 0 B6
Apr 2025 36 3 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 38 12 0 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 40 14 1 0 B6,WN
Jan 2025 31 10 1 0 B6
Dec 2024 31 4 0 1 B6
Nov 2024 30 1 0 0 B6
Apr 2022 61 35 3 0 F9,WN,B6
Mar 2022 67 34 1 0 F9,WN,B6
Feb 2022 44 20 4 0 B6,F9,WN
Jan 2022 36 10 4 0 F9,WN,B6
May 2021 54 1 1 0 F9,WN,B6
Apr 2021 56 11 1 0 B6,WN,F9
Mar 2021 42 4 0 0 WN,F9,B6
Mar 2020 43 1 7 0 F9,WN

PVD–RSW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (98.1%) · weakest: February (59.5%)

50%60%70%80%90%100%110% JanFebMarAprMayNovDec 87.1%

Strongest calendar month

May

98.1% on-time · ~54 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~54 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

February

59.5% on-time · ~42 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.6%

23 of 639 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

1 of 639 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from PVD

Among 15 routes leaving PVD, only 2 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 3 stay ≥85% and 10 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing PVD options should weigh this 74.2% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4586 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PVD to RSW

On-time performance on the PVD to RSW pairing (Providence to Fort Myers) trails a chunk of the network: 74.2% of 639 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 76.3-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,200 miles across 8 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 3.6% (23 of 639 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2021 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Apr 2022 came in at just 43% - a 56-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PVD–RSW peaks in May at 98.1% on-time ; the softest month is February at 59.5%, a 38.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PVD to RSW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PVD to RSW ranks #4772 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 PVD to RSW?
Flights from Providence to Fort Myers have a 74.2% on-time rate based on 639 flights. The average delay is 76.3 minutes. The best recent month was May 2021 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PVD to RSW?
Over the last 24 months, 3.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 639 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PVD to RSW?
The flight distance from Providence (PVD) to Fort Myers (RSW) is approximately 1,200 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PVD to RSW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2021 (98% on-time). The worst was Apr 2022 (43% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using PVD–RSW data

PVD–RSW sits 4.8 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare PVD and RSW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PVD airport
  • If your dates flex, May (98.1% on-time) beats February (59.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.2% 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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