Best Time to Fly RSW to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Southwest Florida International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,279 flights were scheduled from Fort Myers (RSW) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 77.7% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 81.2% on time and JetBlue was last with 75.6%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and March the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 4.5% (US average 1.8%).
RSW to JFK 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 | 81.2% | 72 min | 4.9% | 472 |
| JetBlue | 75.6% | 81 min | 4.2% | 807 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RSW to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,655 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 93.1% | 3.2% | 374 |
| 7am–8am | 92.2% | 5.7% | 122 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 16 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 15 | |
| 10am–11am | 73.6% | 2.1% | 143 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.8% | 2.8% | 673 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.7% | 4.7% | 275 |
| 1pm–2pm | 55.1% | 6.2% | 129 |
| 2pm–3pm | 58.4% | 6.7% | 134 |
| 3pm–4pm | 59.1% | 1.5% | 67 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.2% | 1.7% | 59 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.4% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.2% | 7.1% | 127 |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.9% | 4.0% | 374 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.9% | 1.6% | 62 |
| 9pm–10pm | 74.5% | 4.1% | 49 |
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 JFK
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) | 81.7% | +2.5 pts | 4.8% | 63 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.5% | -12.7 pts | 1.9% | 155 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.7% | -5.5 pts | 8.6% | 372 |
| All other days | 79.2% | — | 3.0% | 2,065 |
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).