78% of flights from Fort Myers to White Plains arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. 11% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for RSW → HPN: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 48% of the time. About 1 in 14 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 113 three hours or more; 1.4% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early78%
- 15–30 min late5.3%
- 30–60 min late6.3%
- 1–2 hours late4.2%
- 2–3 hours late2.1%
- 3+ hours late0.9%
- Diverted2.1%
- Cancelled1.4%
Share of all 567 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 567 | 78% | 1.4% | −8 min | 7.2% | +70 min | JetBlue |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at RSW). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
Last flight of the day
On RSW → HPN, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 1.5% of the time, against 1.0% for its earlier flights (1.5× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 1.0% of the time (earlier flights: 0.5%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 10:34 a.m. | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% | first flight 10:34 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in HPN tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: August (88%). Worst: March (65%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 73 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 74 | — | — |
| Thursday | 84 | — | — |
| Friday | 84 | — | — |
| Saturday | 80 | — | — |
| Sunday | 85 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 7 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 1552 | 10:45 a.m. | 152 | 88% | 0.7% | −12 min | JetBlue |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Fort Myers or White Plains. None has been clearly more reliable than RSW → HPN.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSW → HPN (this route) | 567 | 78% | 1.4% |
| RSW → EWR Southwest Florida to Newark | 1,967 | 78% | 2.1% |
| RSW → JFK Southwest Florida to New York JFK | 1,279 | 73% | 5.1% |
| RSW → LGA Southwest Florida to LaGuardia | 869 | 65% | 5.0% |
Questions
How often are flights from RSW to HPN on time?
78% of 567 scheduled flights from Fort Myers, FL to White Plains, NY arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.4% were cancelled.
What month has the most delays from RSW to HPN?
March (65% on time). The best month is August (88%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from RSW to HPN more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last RSW–HPN flight of the day was cancelled 1.5% of the time over the past year, against 1.0% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- HPN → RSW (return)
- Southwest Florida (RSW) delays by hour
- Flights into Westchester (HPN)
- JetBlue on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.