BNA (Nashville) to RSW (Fort Myers) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 77%. The average delay is 63 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.BNA → RSW
BNA (Nashville) to RSW (Fort Myers)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Spirit Airlines leads slightly at 77% vs Southwest Airlines at 76%.
Airline Comparison
Spirit Airlines leads at 77% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 76%.
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Good to know
Departing from BNA
80% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BNA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at RSW
79% on timeWhen flights into RSW are late, the average delay is 73 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at RSW: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
RSW has a 2.5% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.