BUF (Buffalo) to RSW (Fort Myers) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 77%. The average delay is 80 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.BUF → RSW
BUF (Buffalo) to RSW (Fort Myers)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 77% vs Frontier Airlines at 75%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 77% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 75%.
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Good to know
Departing from BUF
79% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BUF has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
BUF cancels 2.7% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
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 ~17 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 May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.