Best Time to Fly RSW to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Southwest Florida International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,802 flights were scheduled from Fort Myers (RSW) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 74.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 77.7% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 48.8%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 2.0% (US average 1.8%).
RSW to DTW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 77.7% | 81 min | 1.3% | 1,359 |
| Spirit Airlines | 68.0% | 67 min | 5.2% | 363 |
| Frontier Airlines | 48.8% | 121 min | 0.0% | 80 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RSW to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,642 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6am–7am | 90.8% | 0.4% | 251 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 8am–9am | 91.8% | 0.6% | 489 |
| 9am–10am | 74.2% | 3.1% | 32 |
| 10am–11am | 80.2% | 5.0% | 101 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.7% | 2.2% | 184 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.0% | 1.2% | 728 |
| 1pm–2pm | 47.5% | 10.6% | 66 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.2% | 2.7% | 333 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.1% | 1.4% | 144 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.9% | 3.2% | 123 |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.8% | 1.9% | 529 |
| 6pm–7pm | 77.9% | 2.6% | 195 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.1% | 1.4% | 139 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.0% | 3.1% | 228 |
| 9pm–10pm | 70.4% | 0.0% | 54 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 16 | |
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 DTW
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) | 79.5% | -1.3 pts | 1.3% | 79 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 61.9% | -18.9 pts | 1.3% | 226 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.7% | -11.1 pts | 2.7% | 330 |
| All other days | 80.8% | — | 1.9% | 3,007 |
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).