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Route · RSW → BNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to Nashville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RSW to BNA (Fort Myers to Nashville) ranks #3491 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.7%
On-time
+3.7 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
2,569
Flights
#3491 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Mar 2025 71%

Distance

722 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 75 17 1 0 WN
Nov 2025 74 13 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 61 11 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 34 2 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 36 7 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 39 5 0 1 WN
Jun 2025 46 11 0 1 WN
May 2025 67 19 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 65 11 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 73 21 0 1 WN,NK
Feb 2025 58 9 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 62 8 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 60 9 1 0 WN
Nov 2024 57 4 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 51 3 4 0 WN
Sep 2024 30 3 1 0 WN
Aug 2024 31 5 1 0 WN
Jul 2024 31 7 0 1 WN
Jun 2024 33 8 1 0 WN
May 2024 58 16 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 59 11 1 0 WN
Mar 2024 94 20 2 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 54 9 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 58 12 1 0 NK,WN

RSW–BNA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.9%) · weakest: May (77.9%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.2%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.9% on-time · ~32 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

77.9% on-time · ~46 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

14 of 1,306 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,306 flights

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: Nashville · fleet on-time rank #2084 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RSW to BNA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Fort Myers to Nashville (RSW to BNA) running a 82.7% on-time rate over 2,569 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 68.9 minutes. The 722-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.1% of 1,306 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Mar 2025 came in at just 71% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RSW–BNA peaks in September at 89.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~55 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 77.9%, a 12.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RSW to BNA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RSW to BNA ranks #3491 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 BNA?
Flights from Fort Myers to Nashville have a 82.7% on-time rate based on 2,569 flights. The average delay is 68.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RSW to BNA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,306 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RSW to BNA?
The flight distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Nashville (BNA) is approximately 722 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RSW to BNA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Mar 2025 (71% 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 RSW–BNA data

RSW–BNA runs 3.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare RSW and BNA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RSW airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.9% on-time) beats May (77.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.7% 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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