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Route · RSW → PHL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to Philadelphia

The RSW–PHL corridor (Fort Myers, FL → Philadelphia, PA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 24 carriers across roughly 993 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.6%
On-time
+0.6 pts
vs US avg
99 min
Delay when late
9,065
Flights

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Nov 2024 89%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 49%

Distance

993 mi

Carriers

24

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 133 44 2 0 F9,AA
Nov 2025 115 17 5 0 F9,AA
Oct 2025 81 23 1 0 AA,F9
Sep 2025 73 16 0 0 F9,AA
Aug 2025 80 17 1 0 AA,F9
Jul 2025 107 34 6 0 AA,F9
Jun 2025 101 23 2 1 AA,F9
May 2025 115 32 1 1 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2025 181 43 2 1 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 151 53 4 0 AA,F9
Feb 2025 123 24 2 0 AA,F9
Jan 2025 127 28 2 0 AA,F9
Dec 2024 142 45 3 0 AA,F9
Nov 2024 104 11 0 0 F9,AA
Oct 2024 76 15 5 0 F9,AA
Sep 2024 76 19 3 0 AA,F9
Aug 2024 77 39 3 0 AA,F9
Jul 2024 79 34 0 0 AA,F9
Jun 2024 78 22 3 0 AA,F9
May 2024 84 31 1 0 AA,F9
Apr 2024 130 22 2 0 AA,F9,NK
Mar 2024 173 52 5 0 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2024 166 41 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2024 184 49 5 0 AA,F9,NK

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

58 of 2,756 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,756 flights

What the Data Says About RSW to PHL

9,065 tracked flights put the RSW to PHL pairing (Fort Myers to Philadelphia) at a 79.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 99.1 minutes on average. Across the 993-mile route and its 24 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.1% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (2,756 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 49% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from RSW to PHL?
Flights from Fort Myers to Philadelphia have a 79.6% on-time rate based on 9,065 flights. The average delay is 99.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RSW to PHL?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (58 of 2,756 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RSW to PHL?
The flight distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Philadelphia (PHL) is approximately 993 miles. This route is served by 24 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RSW to PHL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (49% 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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