Best Time to Fly CVG to RSW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International → Southwest Florida International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
671 flights were scheduled from Cincinnati (CVG) to Fort Myers (RSW) in the last 12 months, and 85.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 90.8%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 78.3%.
November has been the best month (94% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (81%).
0.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CVG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 90.8% | 64 min | 0.3% | 364 |
| Frontier Airlines | 78.3% | 60 min | 1.6% | 307 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CVG to RSW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,424 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 87.2% | 2.9% | 102 |
| 6am–7am | 87.8% | 2.2% | 136 |
| 7am–8am | 90.7% | 0.4% | 514 |
| 8am–9am | 90.9% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 9am–10am | 83.5% | 1.2% | 80 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.4% | 1.9% | 108 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.1% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.1% | 1.4% | 139 |
| 3pm–4pm | 80.8% | 2.8% | 107 |
| 4pm–5pm | 81.6% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.3% | 1.1% | 89 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CVG 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) | Limited data | 25 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.5% | -12.0 pts | 1.9% | 103 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 86.0% | +0.4 pts | 0.5% | 186 |
| All other days | 85.5% | — | 1.5% | 1,110 |
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).