Which airline is most reliable for ATL (Atlanta) to RSW (Fort Myers)?

The most reliable airline on the ATL to RSW route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 80%.

How often are flights delayed from ATL to RSW?

About 22% of flights from ATL to RSW experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on ATL to RSW flights?

When flights from ATL to RSW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 60 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a ATL to RSW flight?

With 78% of ATL to RSW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 60 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at RSW is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ATL → RSW

ATL (Atlanta) to RSW (Fort Myers)

ATL (Atlanta) to RSW (Fort Myers) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 80%. The average delay is 60 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 80% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 55%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 80% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 55%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ATL

80% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ATL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at RSW

79% on time

When flights into RSW are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at RSW: TSA is ~21 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.