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Route on-time record

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

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport). 1,391 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 65% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2707 at 9:36 AM.

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DFW → RSW

Dallas-Fort Worth to Fort Myers: 1,391 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

65%

Cancelled

2.9%

avg delay 27 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

78% on time vs 54% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

American

64% chance on time

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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. #1 · American 2707

    9:36 AM → 1:18 PM2h 42m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 78% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 54%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 43 flights

    Find American 2707 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 2438

    9:49 AM → 1:31 PM2h 42m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 78% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 54%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 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

    Find American 2438 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 2740

    7:07 AM → 10:44 AM2h 39m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    3.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (245 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.9% of the time (10 of 255).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 245 flights

    Find American 2740 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 3108

    9:15 AM → 12:52 PM2h 37m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    67%
    Cancelled
    6.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    30 min
    • Arrived on time 67% of the time (27 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 78% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 54%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (27 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 27 flights

    Find American 3108 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2428

    7:13 AM → 10:54 AM2h 41m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    67%
    Cancelled
    10.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 67% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

    Find American 2428 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 2446

    1:50 PM → 5:30 PM2h 40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    62%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    55%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 55% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 2446 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 2736

    1:00 PM → 4:36 PM2h 36m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    58%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    57%
    Cancelled
    0.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    33 min
    • Arrived on time 57% of the time (195 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 195 flights

    Find American 2736 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 2712

    4:24 PM → 8:04 PM2h 40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.

    58%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    55%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    35 min
    • Arrived on time 55% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 54% on time; 9 AM to noon: 78%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 65% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 42 flights

    Find American 2712 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · American 2474

    7:22 PM → 10:59 PM2h 37m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    56%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    60%
    Cancelled
    4.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 60% of the time (170 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.0% of the time (7 of 177).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 170 flights

    Find American 2474 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 1267

    7:05 PM → 10:44 PM2h 39m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    56%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    54%
    Cancelled
    2.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    35 min
    • Arrived on time 54% of the time (175 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 175 flights

    Find American 1267 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines64%

    1,389 flights · 65% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM76%

    178 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • 9 AM to noon78%

    335 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • Noon to 3 PM65%

    252 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • 3 to 6 PM54%

    220 flights · avg delay 39 min

  • 6 to 9 PM56%

    406 flights · avg delay 32 min

Best day: Tuesday (72%). Worst: Sunday (64%).

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.

J
70
F
79
M
63
A
61
M
54
J
57
J
56
A
64
S
76
O
80
N
80
D
70

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft48%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)35%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume11%
  • Severe weather6%

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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DFW to RSW questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to RSW?
9 AM to noon: 78% of flights arrived on time, against 54% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to RSW?
American, with a season-adjusted 64% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,389 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 DFW to RSW?
May (54% on time); the best was October (80%), 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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