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Route · RSW → CLE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to Cleveland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RSW to CLE (Fort Myers to Cleveland) ranks #2123 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.9%
On-time
+0.9 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
5,900
Flights
#2123 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 69%

Distance

1,025 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 83 22 3 0 F9,UA
Nov 2025 64 18 0 0 UA,F9
Oct 2025 40 6 0 0 UA,F9
Sep 2025 34 2 0 0 F9
Aug 2025 53 8 0 0 F9,UA
Jul 2025 57 8 1 0 UA,F9
Jun 2025 54 3 0 0 UA,F9
May 2025 64 6 0 0 UA,F9
Apr 2025 121 15 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 141 39 3 0 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 121 27 3 0 UA,F9
Jan 2025 110 15 0 0 UA,F9
Dec 2024 106 27 2 0 F9,UA
Nov 2024 102 12 0 0 UA,F9
Oct 2024 88 4 8 0 UA,F9
Sep 2024 70 6 3 0 UA,F9
Aug 2024 69 9 4 0 F9,UA
Jul 2024 56 7 3 0 F9,UA
Jun 2024 56 11 0 0 F9,UA
May 2024 65 16 2 0 F9,UA
Apr 2024 107 12 1 1 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 131 41 3 0 F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 110 18 0 0 F9,UA
Jan 2024 134 32 8 0 F9,UA

RSW–CLE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (87.4%) · weakest: July (74.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

87.4% on-time · ~64 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~136 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.9% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

44 of 2,036 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,036 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

CLE - Cleveland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Cleveland, OH.

CLE on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare RSW vs CLE

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: Cleveland · fleet on-time rank #3202 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RSW to CLE

5,900 tracked flights put the RSW to CLE pairing (Fort Myers to Cleveland) at a 79.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 78.5 minutes on average. Across the 1,025-mile route and its 21 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.2% cancelled and 0.0% diverted (2,036 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 69% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RSW–CLE peaks in October at 87.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~136 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.9%, a 12.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RSW to CLE rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RSW to CLE ranks #2123 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 CLE? ▼
Flights from Fort Myers to Cleveland have a 79.9% on-time rate based on 5,900 flights. The average delay is 78.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RSW to CLE? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (44 of 2,036 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RSW to CLE? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Cleveland (CLE) is approximately 1,025 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RSW to CLE? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

RSW Airport

Fort Myers
CLE Airport

Cleveland
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–CLE data

RSW–CLE is mid-pack at 79.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare RSW and CLE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RSW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (87.4% on-time) beats July (74.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.9% 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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