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Route · RSW → BDL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to Hartford

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RSW to BDL (Fort Myers to Hartford) ranks #3896 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75%
On-time
-4 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
1,871
Flights
#3896 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Apr 2025 87%

Worst Month

Mar 2022 58%

Distance

1,180 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 10 0 1 B6
Nov 2025 31 10 0 0 B6
May 2025 31 8 0 0 B6
Apr 2025 61 8 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 67 21 1 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 56 15 2 0 B6,WN
Jan 2025 57 10 1 1 B6,WN
Dec 2024 46 10 1 0 B6
Nov 2024 39 9 0 0 B6
Apr 2024 32 8 1 0 B6,WN
Mar 2024 40 30 0 0 B6,WN
Feb 2024 33 12 0 0 B6,WN
Jan 2024 34 8 1 0 B6,WN
Dec 2023 31 4 0 0 B6
Nov 2023 30 6 0 0 B6
Apr 2023 34 12 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2023 40 13 1 0 B6,NK,WN
Feb 2023 36 6 0 0 B6,NK,WN
Jan 2023 34 9 1 0 B6,WN
Dec 2022 40 18 0 0 B6,WN,NK
Nov 2022 56 15 1 0 NK,WN,B6
May 2022 30 15 0 0 B6
Apr 2022 47 29 7 0 NK,WN,B6
Mar 2022 53 22 2 0 NK,WN,B6

RSW–BDL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (90.3%) · weakest: March (71.6%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayOctNovDec 74.2%

Strongest calendar month

October

90.3% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~59 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

March

71.6% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

19 of 989 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 989 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

RSW - Fort Myers

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Myers, FL.

RSW on-time profile

BDL - Hartford

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Hartford, CT.

BDL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See RSW and BDL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare RSW vs BDL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among RSW departures

From RSW, this corridor sits with 26 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 32 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Hartford · fleet on-time rank #4472 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RSW to BDL

The Fort Myers to Hartford corridor (RSW to BDL) posts a 75% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,871 tracked flights. Late flights run 83.2 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 1,180-mile route; over the last 24 months, 19 of 989 flights were cancelled (1.9%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Mar 2022 came in at just 58% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RSW–BDL peaks in October at 90.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~59 flights per month) ; the softest month is March at 71.6%, a 18.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RSW to BDL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RSW to BDL ranks #3896 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 RSW to BDL? ▼
Flights from Fort Myers to Hartford have a 75% on-time rate based on 1,871 flights. The average delay is 83.2 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RSW to BDL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 989 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RSW to BDL? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Hartford (BDL) is approximately 1,180 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RSW to BDL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was Mar 2022 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

RSW Airport

Fort Myers
BDL Airport

Hartford
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 RSW–BDL data

RSW–BDL is mid-pack at 75% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare RSW and BDL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RSW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.3% on-time) beats March (71.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75% 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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