Best Time to Fly CLT to RSW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Southwest Florida International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.4% of Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers (RSW) flights arrived on time (1,777 scheduled flights). That is 0.8 points above the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (64%).
The cancellation rate was 1.5% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to RSW on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 78.4% | 59 min | 1.5% | 1,777 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to RSW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,781 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 7am–8am | 87.7% | 0.9% | 454 |
| 8am–9am | 85.9% | 2.2% | 414 |
| 9am–10am | 75.3% | 1.4% | 74 |
| 10am–11am | 88.8% | 3.0% | 101 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.2% | 1.6% | 365 |
| 12pm–1pm | 88.9% | 5.3% | 76 |
| 1pm–2pm | 70.6% | 1.4% | 416 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.1% | 0.8% | 239 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.6% | 1.1% | 87 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.7% | 2.4% | 546 |
| 5pm–6pm | 79.3% | 4.7% | 86 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.4% | 1.2% | 165 |
| 7pm–8pm | 76.1% | 0.0% | 92 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.2% | 0.0% | 215 |
| 9pm–10pm | 76.0% | 5.0% | 220 |
| 10pm–11pm | 70.2% | 3.7% | 218 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT to RSW
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 75.3% | -5.1 pts | 0.0% | 81 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.8% | -13.5 pts | 0.6% | 181 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.4% | -17.0 pts | 4.6% | 477 |
| All other days | 80.4% | — | 1.7% | 3,042 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).