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Route on-time record

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

New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport). 1,281 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2320 at 8:00 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

JFK → RSW

New York to Fort Myers: 1,281 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

4.1%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

88% on time vs 66% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

83% chance on time

Check JFK to RSW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $180 (JetBlue 2029 on 2026-11-18). 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 · Delta 2320

    8:00 AM → 11:20 AM3h 18m nonstop

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

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    4.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (348 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.4% of the time (16 of 365).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 66%).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 348 flights

    Find Delta 2320 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · JetBlue 1529

    6:30 AM → 9:35 AM3h 07m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    1.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (279 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 66%).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 279 flights

    Find JetBlue 1529 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Delta 1671

    3:20 PM → 6:32 PM3h 12m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    5.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (101 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.6% of the time (6 of 107).
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 101 flights

    Find Delta 1671 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · JetBlue 1029

    9:45 AM → 1:09 PM3h 24m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-11.

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    6.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (72 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.5% of the time (5 of 77).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 72 flights

    Find JetBlue 1029 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · JetBlue 1729

    2:57 PM → 6:13 PM3h 15m nonstop

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

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    67%
    Cancelled
    3.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 67% of the time (156 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.7% of the time (6 of 163).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 66% on time; Before 9 AM: 88%).
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 156 flights

    Find JetBlue 1729 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · JetBlue 729

    1:30 PM → 4:46 PM3h 16m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-13.

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    57%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    38 min
    • Arrived on time 57% of the time (14 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 66% on time; Before 9 AM: 88%).
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 69% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 14 flights

    Find JetBlue 729 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · JetBlue 2129

    2:50 PM → 6:02 PM3h 23m nonstop

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

    58%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    60%
    Cancelled
    5.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    33 min
    • Arrived on time 60% of the time (213 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.7% of the time (13 of 227).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 66% on time; Before 9 AM: 88%).
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 213 flights

    Find JetBlue 2129 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines83%

    472 flights · 88% on time as flown · 4.5% cancel

  • JetBlue70%

    809 flights · 72% on time as flown · 3.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM88%

    633 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 9 AM to noon76%

    109 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • Noon to 3 PM66%

    126 flights · avg delay 30 min

  • 3 to 6 PM66%

    335 flights · avg delay 26 min

  • 6 to 9 PM68%

    64 flights · avg delay 28 min

Best day: Tuesday (79%). Worst: Sunday (73%).

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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
76
F
76
M
74
A
81
M
83
J
78
J
67
A
69
S
88
O
79
N
82
D
68

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft41%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)33%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume23%
  • Severe weather3%

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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JFK to RSW questions

What time of day is best to fly JFK to RSW?
Before 9 AM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 66% 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 JFK to RSW?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 83% chance of operating and arriving on time over 472 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 JFK to RSW?
July (67% on time); the best was September (88%), 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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