Best Time to Fly MSP to RSW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Southwest Florida International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,211 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Myers (RSW) in the last 12 months, and 77.8% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (89% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (73%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP 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 | 77.8% | 67 min | 1.2% | 1,211 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to RSW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,467 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 72.7% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 6am–7am | 91.2% | 5.6% | 36 |
| 7am–8am | 83.3% | 1.7% | 299 |
| 8am–9am | 64.1% | 2.5% | 40 |
| 9am–10am | 82.7% | 0.6% | 479 |
| 10am–11am | 82.4% | 0.0% | 182 |
| 11am–12pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.5% | 1.4% | 503 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.0% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 3pm–4pm | 61.9% | 1.9% | 107 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.2% | 1.0% | 509 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.0% | 2.7% | 185 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP 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) | 75.6% | -3.8 pts | 0.0% | 45 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.8% | -7.5 pts | 2.7% | 147 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.6% | +2.2 pts | 0.6% | 331 |
| All other days | 79.4% | — | 1.2% | 1,944 |
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).