Route on-time record

CLT to RSW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport). 1,803 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2710 at 7:36 AM.

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CLT → RSW

Charlotte to Fort Myers: 1,803 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

2.1%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

91% on time vs 67% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

American

76% chance on time

Check CLT to RSW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $289 (American 1781 on 2026-10-21). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · American 2710
7:36 AM → 9:36 AM2h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 67%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 37 flights
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#2 · American 2555
7:30 AM → 9:30 AM2h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (167 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 67%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 167 flights
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#3 · American 2427
7:11 AM → 9:07 AM1h 56m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 67%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 60% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#4 · American 2684
11:02 AM → 1:00 PM1h 58m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1094; its record covers all of them.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
1.8%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (223 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 223 flights
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#5 · American 2024
9:20 AM → 11:26 AM2h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
3.8%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (102 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.8% of the time (4 of 106).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 102 flights
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#6 · American 2692
9:31 AM → 11:29 AM1h 58m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 38 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (38 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 38 flights
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#7 · American 2781
6:55 PM → 8:55 PM2h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 43 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 43 flights
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#8 · American 1780
6:43 PM → 8:42 PM1h 59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
76%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
21 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (78 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 78 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 61% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 78 flights
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#9 · American 2704
1:33 PM → 3:32 PM1h 59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2018; its record covers all of them.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
70%
Cancelled
0.7%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (304 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 64% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 304 flights
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#10 · American 2444
1:10 PM → 3:06 PM1h 56m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
64%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

American Airlines76%
1,803 flights · 77% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM91%
325 flights · avg delay 6 min
9 AM to noon83%
299 flights · avg delay 10 min
Noon to 3 PM74%
375 flights · avg delay 15 min
3 to 6 PM67%
378 flights · avg delay 20 min
6 to 9 PM73%
187 flights · avg delay 16 min
After 9 PM76%
239 flights · avg delay 22 min

Best day: Tuesday (79%). Worst: Sunday (71%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft52%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)29%
Air traffic control and airport volume14%
Severe weather5%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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CLT to RSW questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to RSW?: Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 67% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from CLT to RSW?: American, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,803 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on CLT to RSW?: July (59% on time); the best was November (84%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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