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Route on-time record

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

Dulles (Washington Dulles International Airport) to Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport). 468 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 88% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 1406 at 9:00 AM.

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IAD → RSW

Dulles to Fort Myers: 468 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

88%

Cancelled

0.6%

avg delay 12 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

94% on time vs 83% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

United

88% chance on time

Check IAD to RSW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $283 (United 1406 on 2026-11-29). 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. #1 · United 1406

    9:00 AM → 11:46 AM2h 46m nonstop

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

    92%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (228 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside IAD's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 75% of its 63 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 228 flights

    Find United 1406 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · United 1742

    5:55 PM → 8:39 PM2h 44m nonstop

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

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (53 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 53 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside IAD's trouble window: 75% of its 63 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (53 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 53 flights

    Find United 1742 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • United Airlines88%

    468 flights · 88% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM94%

    109 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • 9 AM to noon93%

    121 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • Noon to 3 PM83%

    139 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • 3 to 6 PM84%

    99 flights · avg delay 16 min

Best day: Tuesday (91%). Worst: Monday (81%).

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
78
F
87
M
81
A
91
M
86
J
87
J
88
A
87
S
91
O
90
N
89
D
83

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft42%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume31%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)25%
  • Severe weather2%

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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IAD to RSW questions

What time of day is best to fly IAD to RSW?
Before 9 AM: 94% of flights arrived on time, against 83% for departures noon to 3 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 IAD to RSW?
United, with a season-adjusted 88% chance of operating and arriving on time over 468 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 IAD to RSW?
January (78% on time); the best was September (91%), 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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