65% of flights from Fort Myers to New York arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 11 a.m. departures ran on time 72% of the time; the 7 p.m. ones 58%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (67%). 20% 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 → LGA: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 38% of the time. About 1 in 7 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 32 three hours or more; 4.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early65%
- 15–30 min late6.3%
- 30–60 min late7.9%
- 1–2 hours late7.2%
- 2–3 hours late3.9%
- 3+ hours late3.1%
- Diverted1.0%
- Cancelled4.9%
Share of all 869 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 669 | 67% | 4.8% | −5 min | 14.1% | +104 min | Delta Air Lines |
| American Airlines | 200 | 62% | 5.5% | 0 min | 15.0% | +80 min | American Airlines |
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.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines | American Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | 72% | — |
| 3 p.m. | — | 61% |
| 7 p.m. | 58% | — |
Last flight of the day
On RSW → LGA, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 4.3% of the time, against 5.6% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 5.6% of the time (earlier flights: 1.6%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 7:30 p.m. | 4.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | first flight 11:11 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.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (81%). Worst: July (58%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 129 | 53% | 8.5% |
| Tuesday | 128 | 66% | 3.1% |
| Wednesday | 128 | 74% | 3.1% |
| Thursday | 126 | 71% | 2.4% |
| Friday | 127 | 69% | 3.9% |
| Saturday | 102 | 74% | 2.9% |
| Sunday | 129 | 54% | 10.1% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 24 · airline 17 · air traffic/airport 2
Month by month
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 379 | 11:11 a.m. | 251 | 67% | 7.6% | −3 min | Delta Air Lines |
| DL 2310 | 7:30 p.m. | 288 | 59% | 4.2% | 0 min | Delta Air Lines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Fort Myers or New York. RSW → EWR has been 12 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSW → LGA (this route) | 869 | 65% | 5.0% |
| RSW → EWR Southwest Florida to Newark | 1,967 | 78% | 2.1% |
| RSW → HPN Southwest Florida to Westchester | 567 | 78% | 1.4% |
| RSW → JFK Southwest Florida to New York JFK | 1,279 | 73% | 5.1% |
Questions
How often are flights from RSW to LGA on time?
65% of 869 scheduled flights from Fort Myers, FL to New York, NY arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 5.0% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly RSW to LGA?
Flights scheduled to leave at 11 a.m. were the most reliable (72% on time). The 7 p.m. departures were the least (58%).
Which airline is most on time from RSW to LGA?
Delta Air Lines: 67% of its 669 flights on the route arrived on time. American Airlines: 62%.
What month has the most delays from RSW to LGA?
July (58% on time). The best month is September (81%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from RSW to LGA more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last RSW–LGA flight of the day was cancelled 4.3% of the time over the past year, against 5.6% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- LGA → RSW (return)
- Southwest Florida (RSW) delays by hour
- Flights into LaGuardia (LGA)
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- American Airlines 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.