Best Time to Fly RSW to CLE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Southwest Florida International → Cleveland-Hopkins International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
934 flights were scheduled from Fort Myers (RSW) to Cleveland (CLE) in the last 12 months, and 78.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, United Airlines led with 91.5% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 71.2%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and December the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
RSW to CLE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 91.5% | 77 min | 0.6% | 344 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71.2% | 92 min | 1.9% | 585 |
| Southwest Airlines | Limited data | 5 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RSW to CLE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,037 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 6am–7am | 78.0% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 9am–10am | 87.2% | 2.8% | 145 |
| 10am–11am | 81.1% | 1.8% | 167 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.5% | 2.1% | 283 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.7% | 0.0% | 226 |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.8% | 1.5% | 338 |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.4% | 2.7% | 112 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.3% | 0.0% | 58 |
| 4pm–5pm | 57.1% | 3.4% | 59 |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.9% | 0.8% | 129 |
| 6pm–7pm | 82.8% | 4.4% | 182 |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.8% | 1.5% | 131 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.1% | 1.2% | 84 |
| 9pm–10pm | 68.8% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 22 | |
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 CLE
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) | 61.9% | -21.0 pts | 0.0% | 42 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.0% | -16.9 pts | 5.7% | 106 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.3% | -0.6 pts | 3.2% | 246 |
| All other days | 82.9% | — | 1.4% | 1,643 |
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).