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Route · RSW → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RSW to DEN (Fort Myers to Denver) ranks #2308 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
74 min
Delay when late
5,420
Flights
#2308 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 97%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 63%

Distance

1,607 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 127 26 0 1 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 97 14 0 0 UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 91 16 0 0 UA,WN
Sep 2025 36 3 1 0 UA
Aug 2025 35 12 0 1 WN,UA
Jul 2025 62 23 0 0 UA,WN
Jun 2025 64 20 0 1 UA,WN
May 2025 85 18 0 2 UA,WN
Apr 2025 91 16 0 0 UA,WN
Mar 2025 142 30 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 108 11 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 117 22 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 113 25 1 0 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 97 10 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 79 2 6 1 UA,WN
Sep 2024 35 6 2 0 UA
Aug 2024 33 6 1 0 WN,UA
Jul 2024 39 13 0 0 UA,WN
Jun 2024 40 14 0 0 UA,WN
May 2024 62 18 0 0 UA,WN
Apr 2024 82 16 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 119 31 2 0 F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 74 10 0 0 F9,UA
Jan 2024 73 8 13 0 F9,WN,UA

RSW–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (87.3%) · weakest: June (66.7%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.1%

Strongest calendar month

October

87.3% on-time · ~60 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~126 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

66.7% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

27 of 1,901 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 1,901 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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare RSW vs DEN

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: Denver · fleet on-time rank #3203 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RSW to DEN

5,420 tracked flights put the RSW to DEN pairing (Fort Myers to Denver) at a 79.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 74.4 minutes on average. Across the 1,607-mile route and its 12 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.4% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,901 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 63% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RSW–DEN peaks in October at 87.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~126 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 66.7%, a 20.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RSW to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RSW to DEN ranks #2308 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 DEN? ▼
Flights from Fort Myers to Denver have a 79.9% on-time rate based on 5,420 flights. The average delay is 74.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RSW to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (27 of 1,901 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RSW to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 1,607 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RSW to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

RSW Airport

Fort Myers
DEN Airport

Denver
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–DEN data

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

  • Compare RSW and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RSW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (87.3% on-time) beats June (66.7%) 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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