Best Time to Fly EWR to RSW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Southwest Florida International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 79.3% of Newark (EWR) to Fort Myers (RSW) flights arrived on time (1,985 scheduled flights). That is 1.7 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, JetBlue led with 79.8% on time and United Airlines was last with 79.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and December the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 2.0% (US average 1.8%).
EWR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 79.8% | 70 min | 2.5% | 276 |
| United Airlines | 79.2% | 67 min | 1.9% | 1,709 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to RSW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,032 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 91.8% | 1.3% | 301 |
| 7am–8am | 91.4% | 1.9% | 525 |
| 8am–9am | 81.4% | 0.7% | 277 |
| 9am–10am | 75.2% | 5.1% | 157 |
| 10am–11am | 83.7% | 3.4% | 89 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.9% | 1.1% | 362 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.3% | 0.9% | 231 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.2% | 2.1% | 467 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.7% | 1.9% | 267 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.5% | 1.2% | 320 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.2% | 1.9% | 103 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.2% | 2.1% | 279 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.6% | 3.0% | 297 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.9% | 1.1% | 353 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 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 EWR 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) | 69.9% | -9.7 pts | 0.0% | 93 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.1% | -12.5 pts | 1.6% | 243 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.9% | -5.7 pts | 3.2% | 443 |
| All other days | 79.5% | — | 1.7% | 3,253 |
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).