Best Time to Fly RSW to PIT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Southwest Florida International → Pittsburgh International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
483 flights were scheduled from Fort Myers (RSW) to Pittsburgh (PIT) in the last 12 months, and 72.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.5 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 (93% on time) and July the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
RSW to PIT 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 | 72.1% | 72 min | 0.4% | 483 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RSW to PIT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,120 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 97.8% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 6am–7am | 91.9% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 7am–8am | 100.0% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 8am–9am | 88.9% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 9am–10am | 93.8% | 0.0% | 129 |
| 10am–11am | 88.3% | 0.8% | 130 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.1% | 0.9% | 113 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.3% | 1.4% | 71 |
| 1pm–2pm | 91.7% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.5% | 1.9% | 107 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 52.2% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 5pm–6pm | 46.9% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.6% | 2.9% | 69 |
| 7pm–8pm | 80.8% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 8pm–9pm | 50.0% | 1.1% | 89 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 24 | |
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 PIT
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 | 25 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.0% | -18.6 pts | 0.0% | 54 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.3% | -16.2 pts | 0.7% | 145 |
| All other days | 81.5% | — | 0.8% | 896 |
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).