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Route · RSW → BWI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to Baltimore

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RSW to BWI (Fort Myers to Baltimore) ranks #1368 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83%
On-time
+4 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
8,852
Flights
#1368 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Nov 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 70%

Distance

919 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 134 35 6 0 WN
Nov 2025 124 18 2 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 113 20 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 90 6 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 93 18 1 0 WN
Jul 2025 115 31 3 0 WN
Jun 2025 112 17 0 2 WN
May 2025 140 21 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 141 18 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 135 31 0 1 WN
Feb 2025 115 20 2 1 WN
Jan 2025 125 16 5 0 WN
Dec 2024 126 27 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 120 5 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 105 7 10 0 WN
Sep 2024 89 10 3 0 WN
Aug 2024 95 22 2 0 WN
Jul 2024 115 34 1 0 WN
Jun 2024 110 17 2 0 WN
May 2024 117 25 1 0 WN
Apr 2024 121 23 1 0 WN
Mar 2024 144 31 2 0 WN
Feb 2024 116 20 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 122 28 5 0 WN

RSW–BWI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.3%) · weakest: July (76.6%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.3% on-time · ~96 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~149 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.6% on-time · ~133 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

46 of 2,817 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

4 of 2,817 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

BWI - Baltimore

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Baltimore, MD.

BWI on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare RSW vs BWI

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: Baltimore · fleet on-time rank #1961 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RSW to BWI

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Fort Myers to Baltimore (RSW to BWI) running a 83% on-time rate over 8,852 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 65.9 minutes. The 919-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.6% of 2,817 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 70% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RSW–BWI peaks in September at 89.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~149 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.6%, a 12.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RSW to BWI rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RSW to BWI ranks #1368 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 BWI? ▼
Flights from Fort Myers to Baltimore have a 83% on-time rate based on 8,852 flights. The average delay is 65.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RSW to BWI? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (46 of 2,817 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RSW to BWI? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Baltimore (BWI) is approximately 919 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RSW to BWI? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

RSW Airport

Fort Myers
BWI Airport

Baltimore
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–BWI data

RSW–BWI runs 4 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 BWI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RSW airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.3% on-time) beats July (76.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83% 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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