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Route · RSW → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RSW to MSP (Fort Myers to Minneapolis) ranks #1603 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.2%
On-time
+8.2 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
7,784
Flights
#1603 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Sep 2025 96%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 70%

Distance

1,416 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 112 34 3 0 DL
Nov 2025 82 8 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 79 6 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 56 2 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 69 7 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 88 11 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 88 9 1 0 DL
May 2025 99 17 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 141 22 1 0 DL,NK
Mar 2025 176 53 2 0 DL,NK
Feb 2025 116 17 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 132 19 1 0 DL,WN
Dec 2024 123 27 2 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 86 9 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 86 6 7 0 DL
Sep 2024 60 4 2 0 DL
Aug 2024 62 9 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 62 15 6 0 DL
Jun 2024 66 11 1 0 DL
May 2024 99 16 0 1 DL
Apr 2024 151 12 1 1 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 181 38 5 0 DL,F9,WN
Feb 2024 145 16 0 0 DL,F9
Jan 2024 160 29 1 0 DL,F9

RSW–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (92.9%) · weakest: December (81.3%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

92.9% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~206 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

81.3% on-time · ~122 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

34 of 2,519 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,519 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

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare RSW vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among RSW's stronger departures

RSW → MSP posts a 87.2% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 5 of 32 BTS-tracked routes leaving Fort Myers. The same hub also shows 26 mid-band and 1 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #601 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About RSW to MSP

Fort Myers to Minneapolis (RSW to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.2% on-time rate across 7,784 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 82.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,416 miles and is served by 14 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 34 of 2,519 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 2 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 70% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RSW–MSP peaks in October at 92.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~206 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 81.3%, a 11.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RSW to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RSW to MSP ranks #1603 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 MSP? ▼
Flights from Fort Myers to Minneapolis have a 87.2% on-time rate based on 7,784 flights. The average delay is 82.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RSW to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (34 of 2,519 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RSW to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 1,416 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RSW to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (96% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

RSW Airport

Fort Myers
MSP Airport

Minneapolis
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–MSP data

RSW–MSP runs 8.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare RSW and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RSW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (92.9% on-time) beats December (81.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.2% 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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