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Route on-time record

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

Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 1,393 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 75% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1281 at 7:00 AM.

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

RSW → DFW

Fort Myers to Dallas-Fort Worth: 1,393 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

75%

Cancelled

2.9%

avg delay 28 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

91% on time vs 55% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

73% 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 1281

    7:00 AM → 9:24 AM3h 14m nonstop

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

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    1.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (355 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 55%).

    Strong track record · 355 flights

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  2. #2 · American 2489

    10:00 AM → 12:08 PM3h 08m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    1.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (61 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Moderate track record · 61 flights

    Find American 2489 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 2122

    8:00 AM → 10:25 AM3h 25m nonstop

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

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    89 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 55%).
    • Short track record (30 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

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  4. #4 · American 3108

    1:42 PM → 3:55 PM3h 13m nonstop

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

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    3.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    35 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (28 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 62% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 28 flights

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  5. #5 · American 2428

    11:44 AM → 1:45 PM3h 01m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    60%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 60% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

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  6. #6 · American 2707

    2:08 PM → 4:17 PM3h 09m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    46 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

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  7. #7 · American 2446

    6:24 PM → 8:30 PM3h 06m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    60%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 60% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 55% on time; Before 9 AM: 91%).
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find American 2446 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 2438

    2:21 PM → 4:27 PM3h 06m nonstop

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

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 68% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

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  9. #9 · American 2740

    11:35 AM → 1:52 PM3h 12m nonstop

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

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    68%
    Cancelled
    4.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    30 min
    • Arrived on time 68% of the time (239 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.0% of the time (10 of 249).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 239 flights

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  10. #10 · American 2736

    5:27 PM → 7:52 PM3h 25m nonstop

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

    57%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    57%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 57% of the time (176 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (6 of 182).
    • 76% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 176 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines73%

    1,391 flights · 75% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM91%

    536 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 9 AM to noon82%

    96 flights · avg delay 49 min

  • Noon to 3 PM68%

    420 flights · avg delay 40 min

  • 3 to 6 PM58%

    176 flights · avg delay 31 min

  • 6 to 9 PM55%

    165 flights · avg delay 31 min

Best day: Thursday (75%). Worst: Wednesday (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.

J
75
F
81
M
72
A
71
M
64
J
65
J
62
A
74
S
84
O
86
N
84
D
76

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft44%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)39%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume11%
  • 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

RSW to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly RSW to DFW?
Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 55% for departures 6 to 9 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 RSW to DFW?
American, with a season-adjusted 73% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,391 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 RSW to DFW?
July (62% on time); the best was October (86%), 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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