Best Time to Fly RSW to CMH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Southwest Florida International → John Glenn Columbus International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
651 flights were scheduled from Fort Myers (RSW) to Columbus (CMH) in the last 12 months, and 74.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and June the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
RSW to CMH 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 | 74.3% | 58 min | 1.4% | 651 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RSW to CMH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,274 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.0% | 1.7% | 58 |
| 6am–7am | 92.9% | 1.4% | 71 |
| 7am–8am | 92.9% | 0.0% | 71 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 14 | |
| 9am–10am | 94.1% | 1.9% | 52 |
| 10am–11am | 91.1% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.7% | 0.8% | 121 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.1% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.3% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.0% | 3.2% | 123 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.8% | 0.8% | 126 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.2% | 2.3% | 130 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.3% | 0.0% | 124 |
| 6pm–7pm | 75.6% | 4.3% | 47 |
| 7pm–8pm | 57.1% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 8pm–9pm | 58.2% | 1.4% | 70 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 25 | |
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 CMH
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) | 80.6% | +1.5 pts | 0.0% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.4% | -7.7 pts | 2.3% | 86 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.4% | -11.8 pts | 0.7% | 145 |
| All other days | 79.1% | — | 1.3% | 1,007 |
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).