Best Time to Fly DCA to RSW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Southwest Florida International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
831 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Fort Myers (RSW) in the last 12 months, and 75.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and July the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 2.5% (US average 1.8%).
DCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 76.0% | 80 min | 2.6% | 804 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 26 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to RSW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,628 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 91.8% | 2.4% | 166 |
| 7am–8am | 89.2% | 1.5% | 131 |
| 8am–9am | 77.5% | 3.4% | 328 |
| 9am–10am | 77.9% | 3.5% | 141 |
| 10am–11am | 75.1% | 2.6% | 310 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.3% | 3.8% | 80 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.3% | 2.5% | 40 |
| 2pm–3pm | 67.1% | 4.0% | 174 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.6% | 3.5% | 254 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA 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) | 93.8% | +15.4 pts | 0.0% | 32 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.4% | -6.9 pts | 0.0% | 84 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.2% | -9.2 pts | 6.4% | 219 |
| All other days | 78.3% | — | 2.8% | 1,293 |
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).