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Route · RSW → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RSW to LGA (Fort Myers to New York) ranks #2289 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.1%
On-time
-1.9 pts
vs US avg
96 min
Delay when late
5,452
Flights
#2289 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Sep 2025 90%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 61%

Distance

1,080 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 28 5 1 DL,AA
Nov 2025 84 33 1 0 DL,AA
Oct 2025 59 20 1 1 DL
Sep 2025 60 6 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 60 12 1 0 DL
Jul 2025 62 20 2 1 DL
Jun 2025 60 19 3 0 DL
May 2025 66 19 2 0 AA,DL
Apr 2025 90 23 0 0 DL,AA
Mar 2025 93 33 2 0 AA,DL
Feb 2025 84 29 2 0 AA,DL
Jan 2025 91 26 0 0 AA,DL
Dec 2024 91 32 0 0 AA,DL
Nov 2024 84 14 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2024 62 8 4 0 DL
Sep 2024 60 6 2 2 DL
Aug 2024 62 24 4 0 DL
Jul 2024 62 24 3 0 DL
Jun 2024 60 12 0 1 DL
May 2024 62 18 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 90 17 1 0 B6,DL
Mar 2024 123 34 2 0 B6,DL
Feb 2024 102 23 0 1 B6,DL
Jan 2024 94 22 0 1 B6,DL

RSW–LGA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (85.0%) · weakest: July (73.1%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

85.0% on-time · ~72 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~110 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

73.1% on-time · ~77 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

35 of 1,852 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

8 of 1,852 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

LGA - New York

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

LGA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare RSW vs LGA

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 #4075 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RSW to LGA

The Fort Myers to New York corridor (RSW to LGA) posts a 77.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,452 tracked flights. Late flights run 95.7 minutes behind on average. 12 carriers cover the 1,080-mile route; over the last 24 months, 35 of 1,852 flights were cancelled (1.9%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 61% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RSW–LGA peaks in September at 85.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~110 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 73.1%, a 11.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RSW to LGA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RSW to LGA ranks #2289 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 LGA? ▼
Flights from Fort Myers to New York have a 77.1% on-time rate based on 5,452 flights. The average delay is 95.7 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RSW to LGA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (35 of 1,852 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RSW to LGA? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to New York (LGA) is approximately 1,080 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RSW to LGA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

RSW Airport

Fort Myers
LGA 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–LGA data

RSW–LGA is mid-pack at 77.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare RSW and LGA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RSW airport
  • If your dates flex, September (85.0% on-time) beats July (73.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.1% 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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