Best Time to Fly LGA to RSW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
LaGuardia → Southwest Florida International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 74.3% of New York (LGA) to Fort Myers (RSW) flights arrived on time (897 scheduled flights). That is 3.3 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 75.7% on time and American Airlines was last with 69.6%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and December the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 4.5% (US average 1.8%).
LGA 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 | 75.7% | 81 min | 4.5% | 697 |
| American Airlines | 69.6% | 68 min | 4.5% | 200 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LGA to RSW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,802 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 86.5% | 3.0% | 640 |
| 8am–9am | 89.7% | 9.3% | 75 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 11am–12pm | 65.0% | 2.8% | 361 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.3% | 2.6% | 76 |
| 3pm–4pm | 64.0% | 3.5% | 597 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LGA 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) | 76.9% | +2.9 pts | 0.0% | 39 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.2% | +2.1 pts | 2.3% | 87 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.4% | -1.6 pts | 5.9% | 237 |
| All other days | 74.0% | — | 3.1% | 1,439 |
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).