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Route · RSW → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RSW to JFK (Fort Myers to New York) ranks #1762 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.7%
On-time
-3.3 pts
vs US avg
90 min
Delay when late
7,180
Flights
#1762 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.7%

Best Month

Sep 2025 90%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 63%

Distance

1,074 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 115 24 7 1 B6,DL
Nov 2025 102 16 5 0 DL,B6
Oct 2025 92 23 1 1 B6,DL
Sep 2025 87 9 0 0 DL,B6
Aug 2025 93 24 1 1 B6,DL
Jul 2025 93 22 7 3 B6,DL
Jun 2025 90 22 3 0 B6,DL
May 2025 99 24 0 0 B6,DL
Apr 2025 134 19 0 0 DL,B6
Mar 2025 150 43 3 0 B6,DL
Feb 2025 138 31 4 0 B6,DL
Jan 2025 134 19 2 0 B6,DL
Dec 2024 132 46 1 0 B6,DL
Nov 2024 102 14 0 0 B6,DL
Oct 2024 105 14 10 0 DL,B6
Sep 2024 106 13 5 0 B6,DL
Aug 2024 93 27 8 2 B6,DL
Jul 2024 93 24 5 0 B6,DL
Jun 2024 90 20 3 0 B6,DL
May 2024 93 27 1 0 B6,DL
Apr 2024 128 31 1 1 B6,DL
Mar 2024 156 58 3 0 B6,DL
Feb 2024 131 27 2 0 B6,DL
Jan 2024 122 23 0 1 B6,DL

RSW–JFK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (81.2%) · weakest: July (69.5%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.1%

Strongest calendar month

October

81.2% on-time · ~85 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~150 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.5% on-time · ~84 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.7%

72 of 2,678 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

10 of 2,678 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

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

JFK on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare RSW vs JFK

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: New York · fleet on-time rank #4368 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RSW to JFK

The Fort Myers to New York corridor (RSW to JFK) posts a 75.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 7,180 tracked flights. Late flights run 89.8 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 1,074-mile route; over the last 24 months, 72 of 2,678 flights were cancelled (2.7%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 63% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RSW–JFK peaks in October at 81.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~150 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.5%, a 11.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RSW to JFK rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RSW to JFK ranks #1762 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 JFK? ▼
Flights from Fort Myers to New York have a 75.7% on-time rate based on 7,180 flights. The average delay is 89.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RSW to JFK? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (72 of 2,678 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RSW to JFK? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to New York (JFK) is approximately 1,074 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RSW to JFK? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

RSW Airport

Fort Myers
JFK Airport

New York
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–JFK data

RSW–JFK is mid-pack at 75.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare RSW and JFK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RSW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (81.2% on-time) beats July (69.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.7% 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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