Best Time to Fly JFK to RSW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Southwest Florida International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.6% of New York (JFK) to Fort Myers (RSW) flights arrived on time (1,281 scheduled flights). That is 1.0 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 87.3%, while JetBlue trailed at 73.6%.
September has been the best month (89% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (73%).
4.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 87.3% | 61 min | 4.9% | 472 |
| JetBlue | 73.6% | 72 min | 4.2% | 809 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to RSW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,660 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 87.2% | 2.7% | 256 |
| 7am–8am | 90.0% | 2.9% | 755 |
| 8am–9am | 82.6% | 3.8% | 265 |
| 9am–10am | 80.7% | 3.3% | 91 |
| 10am–11am | 63.6% | 7.2% | 83 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.9% | 2.1% | 47 |
| 12pm–1pm | 71.2% | 0.0% | 59 |
| 1pm–2pm | 57.6% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 2pm–3pm | 67.1% | 4.1% | 242 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.9% | 2.5% | 316 |
| 4pm–5pm | 50.0% | 6.3% | 127 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.8% | 6.0% | 67 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.4% | 7.7% | 78 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.7% | 3.2% | 31 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.1% | 4.7% | 171 |
| 9pm–10pm | 50.0% | 7.7% | 39 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JFK 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) | 76.7% | -3.8 pts | 4.8% | 63 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.0% | -16.6 pts | 2.6% | 155 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.0% | -11.5 pts | 8.1% | 372 |
| All other days | 80.5% | — | 2.9% | 2,070 |
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).