Best Time to Fly MCO to RSW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando International → Southwest Florida International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
608 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers (RSW) in the last 12 months, and 60.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 16.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (87% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (49%).
0.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MCO 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 | 60.9% | 48 min | 0.7% | 608 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to RSW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 608 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 72.6% | 0.0% | 226 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.3% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 54.8% | 1.6% | 256 |
| 9pm–10pm | 26.7% | 0.0% | 60 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MCO 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) | Limited data | 10 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 24 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 60.9% | -0.6 pts | 0.0% | 69 |
| All other days | 61.5% | — | 0.8% | 505 |
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).