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Route · RSW → DCA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to Washington

The RSW–DCA corridor (Fort Myers, FL → Washington, DC) runs behind the national average, served by 25 carriers across roughly 892 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.1%
On-time
-2.9 pts
vs US avg
99 min
Delay when late
5,046
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

2.7%

44 of 1,618 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

11 of 1,618 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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