Best Time to Fly MKE to RSW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
General Mitchell International → Southwest Florida International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
379 flights were scheduled from Milwaukee (MKE) to Fort Myers (RSW) in the last 12 months, and 80.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and July the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
MKE 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 | 80.0% | 59 min | 0.8% | 379 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MKE to RSW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 779 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 6am–7am | 89.8% | 0.8% | 120 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 9am–10am | 84.1% | 0.0% | 63 |
| 10am–11am | 77.6% | 3.3% | 61 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.6% | 0.0% | 169 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.1% | 0.0% | 58 |
| 3pm–4pm | 64.1% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.8% | 0.0% | 71 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 85.3% | 2.8% | 36 |
| 7pm–8pm | 77.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 15 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MKE 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) | Limited data | 20 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.4% | -20.5 pts | 0.0% | 41 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.5% | -11.3 pts | 0.0% | 51 |
| All other days | 83.9% | — | 0.9% | 667 |
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).