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Route · RSW → CMH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to Columbus

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RSW to CMH (Fort Myers to Columbus) ranks #2811 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.3%
On-time
+0.3 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
4,233
Flights
#2811 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Feb 2025 86%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 71%

Distance

930 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 76 16 2 0 WN
Nov 2025 62 12 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 56 16 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 30 7 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 31 6 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 37 8 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 34 12 0 0 WN
May 2025 38 9 0 0 WN,NK
Apr 2025 55 9 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 88 23 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 66 9 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 65 12 1 0 WN
Dec 2024 71 12 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 61 10 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 47 2 4 0 WN
Aug 2024 32 10 1 0 WN
Jul 2024 35 7 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 35 7 0 0 WN
May 2024 35 8 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 53 14 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 104 22 3 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 69 15 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 73 17 0 1 NK,WN
Dec 2023 81 23 0 0 NK,WN

RSW–CMH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.7%) · weakest: June (71.5%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.7% on-time · ~66 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~110 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

71.5% on-time · ~44 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

11 of 1,334 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,334 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

CMH - Columbus

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

CMH on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare RSW vs CMH

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: Columbus · fleet on-time rank #3422 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RSW to CMH

4,233 tracked flights put the RSW to CMH pairing (Fort Myers to Columbus) at a 79.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 65.5 minutes on average. Across the 930-mile route and its 5 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.8% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (1,334 flights sampled).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Feb 2025 was the strongest month at 86% on-time versus Oct 2025 at 71%, a 15-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, RSW–CMH peaks in November at 85.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~110 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 71.5%, a 14.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RSW to CMH rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RSW to CMH ranks #2811 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 CMH? ▼
Flights from Fort Myers to Columbus have a 79.3% on-time rate based on 4,233 flights. The average delay is 65.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RSW to CMH? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,334 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RSW to CMH? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Columbus (CMH) is approximately 930 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RSW to CMH? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (86% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

RSW Airport

Fort Myers
CMH Airport

Columbus
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–CMH data

RSW–CMH is mid-pack at 79.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare RSW and CMH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RSW airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.7% on-time) beats June (71.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.3% 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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