Best Time to Fly RSW to BWI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Southwest Florida International → Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,413 flights were scheduled from Fort Myers (RSW) to Baltimore (BWI) in the last 12 months, and 79.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and March the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 2.2% (US average 1.8%).
RSW to BWI 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 | 79.7% | 55 min | 2.2% | 1,412 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RSW to BWI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,831 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 98.7% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 6am–7am | 95.5% | 1.0% | 400 |
| 7am–8am | 95.0% | 2.2% | 226 |
| 8am–9am | 93.7% | 1.6% | 64 |
| 9am–10am | 87.1% | 0.0% | 170 |
| 10am–11am | 91.1% | 1.9% | 321 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.6% | 0.0% | 103 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.1% | 2.0% | 201 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.1% | 1.8% | 165 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.7% | 0.7% | 136 |
| 3pm–4pm | 64.0% | 1.3% | 77 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.2% | 2.4% | 123 |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.6% | 3.4% | 264 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.7% | 2.9% | 206 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.3% | 4.6% | 216 |
| 8pm–9pm | 80.7% | 3.1% | 32 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 20 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RSW to BWI
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) | 79.7% | -4.3 pts | 0.0% | 59 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.2% | -14.7 pts | 4.4% | 136 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.0% | -9.9 pts | 2.5% | 407 |
| All other days | 84.0% | — | 1.8% | 2,229 |
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).