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Route · RSW → DCA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to Washington

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RSW to DCA (Fort Myers to Washington) ranks #2463 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.1%
On-time
-2.9 pts
vs US avg
99 min
Delay when late
5,046
Flights
#2463 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.7%

Best Month

Nov 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 59%

Distance

892 mi

Carriers

25

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 90 26 0 0 YX,AA
Nov 2025 83 19 2 1 OH,AA
Oct 2025 31 9 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 30 6 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 36 14 0 0 AA,YX
Jul 2025 61 25 8 2 AA,YX
Jun 2025 56 18 4 1 AA,YX
May 2025 39 7 0 0 AA,YX,MQ
Apr 2025 90 13 0 0 MQ,YX,AA
Mar 2025 93 32 3 0 AA,OH,YX,MQ
Feb 2025 84 32 1 1 AA,OH,YX,MQ
Jan 2025 92 21 7 2 AA,OH,YX,MQ
Dec 2024 82 22 2 1 AA,OH,YX
Nov 2024 55 3 0 0 YX,AA
Oct 2024 57 4 5 0 B6,AA
Sep 2024 57 4 2 0 AA,B6
Aug 2024 31 10 2 0 AA
Jul 2024 31 7 1 0 AA
Jun 2024 42 6 1 0 AA,B6
May 2024 67 19 0 1 AA,B6
Apr 2024 91 12 3 0 AA,B6,WN
Mar 2024 98 34 1 1 AA,B6,WN
Feb 2024 103 20 0 0 AA,B6,WN,YX
Jan 2024 119 30 2 1 AA,B6,WN,YX,OH

RSW–DCA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (84.3%) · weakest: July (64.0%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

84.3% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~107 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

64.0% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.7%

44 of 1,618 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

11 of 1,618 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

DCA - Washington

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Washington, DC.

DCA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare RSW vs DCA

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: Washington · fleet on-time rank #4292 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RSW to DCA

The Fort Myers to Washington corridor (RSW to DCA) posts a 76.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,046 tracked flights. Late flights run 99.1 minutes behind on average. 25 carriers cover the 892-mile route; over the last 24 months, 44 of 1,618 flights were cancelled (2.7%) and 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 59% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RSW–DCA peaks in October at 84.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~107 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 64.0%, a 20.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RSW to DCA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RSW to DCA ranks #2463 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 DCA? ▼
Flights from Fort Myers to Washington have a 76.1% on-time rate based on 5,046 flights. The average delay is 99.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RSW to DCA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (44 of 1,618 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RSW to DCA? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Washington (DCA) is approximately 892 miles. This route is served by 25 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RSW to DCA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

RSW Airport

Fort Myers
DCA Airport

Washington
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–DCA data

RSW–DCA is mid-pack at 76.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare RSW and DCA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RSW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (84.3% on-time) beats July (64.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.1% 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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