Best Time to Fly RSW to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Southwest Florida International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,776 flights were scheduled from Fort Myers (RSW) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 84.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and July the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 1.5% (US average 1.8%).
RSW to CLT 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 | 84.4% | 98 min | 1.5% | 1,776 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RSW to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,781 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 96.7% | 0.0% | 60 |
| 6am–7am | 96.3% | 1.9% | 359 |
| 7am–8am | 100.0% | 4.8% | 103 |
| 8am–9am | 94.8% | 4.3% | 440 |
| 9am–10am | 88.0% | 1.2% | 169 |
| 10am–11am | 88.8% | 0.3% | 368 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.6% | 2.7% | 408 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.6% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.9% | 1.1% | 433 |
| 2pm–3pm | 89.3% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.1% | 3.1% | 159 |
| 4pm–5pm | 66.6% | 1.3% | 308 |
| 5pm–6pm | 82.8% | 0.8% | 252 |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.9% | 3.2% | 93 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.8% | 2.8% | 471 |
| 10pm–11pm | 87.5% | 8.6% | 35 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RSW to CLT
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) | 86.2% | -0.2 pts | 1.2% | 81 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.4% | -12.0 pts | 0.6% | 181 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.7% | -14.8 pts | 4.8% | 477 |
| All other days | 86.5% | — | 1.8% | 3,042 |
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).