Best Time to Fly IND to RSW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Indianapolis International → Southwest Florida International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
808 flights were scheduled from Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Myers (RSW) in the last 12 months, and 79.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and March the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 0.9% (US average 1.8%).
IND 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 79.0% | 55 min | 0.7% | 806 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IND to RSW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,725 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.2% | 0.0% | 104 |
| 6am–7am | 90.9% | 0.7% | 269 |
| 7am–8am | 91.5% | 0.0% | 154 |
| 8am–9am | 88.9% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 9am–10am | 84.2% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 10am–11am | 93.8% | 5.9% | 51 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.8% | 0.8% | 118 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.3% | 0.0% | 173 |
| 2pm–3pm | 63.8% | 4.8% | 62 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.2% | 0.7% | 145 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.0% | 1.4% | 71 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.4% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.6% | 2.8% | 108 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.0% | 1.1% | 92 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.4% | 1.3% | 149 |
| 9pm–10pm | 53.9% | 3.7% | 54 |
| 10pm–11pm | 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 IND 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) | 80.0% | -0.1 pts | 0.0% | 40 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.9% | -11.2 pts | 3.1% | 96 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.2% | -3.8 pts | 1.4% | 145 |
| All other days | 80.1% | — | 1.0% | 1,444 |
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).