Best Time to Fly BWI to RSW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall → Southwest Florida International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,411 flights were scheduled from Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Myers (RSW) in the last 12 months, and 75.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (87% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (72%).
1.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BWI to RSW on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 75.5% | 52 min | 1.9% | 1,411 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BWI to RSW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,829 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 95.0% | 0.0% | 123 |
| 7am–8am | 91.5% | 0.0% | 129 |
| 8am–9am | 83.0% | 1.5% | 460 |
| 9am–10am | 83.3% | 2.6% | 117 |
| 10am–11am | 81.8% | 0.9% | 111 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.6% | 3.6% | 55 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.7% | 0.7% | 154 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.0% | 4.2% | 166 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.7% | 0.9% | 223 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.5% | 2.5% | 199 |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.5% | 1.9% | 156 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.1% | 2.3% | 176 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.0% | 1.8% | 280 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.3% | 2.7% | 188 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.7% | 4.4% | 270 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 22 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BWI to RSW
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 82.8% | +3.8 pts | 0.0% | 58 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.6% | -15.3 pts | 2.2% | 136 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.1% | -14.8 pts | 3.7% | 408 |
| All other days | 79.0% | — | 1.8% | 2,227 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).