Which airline is most reliable for JFK (New York) to RSW (Fort Myers)?

The most reliable airline on the JFK to RSW route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from JFK to RSW?

About 23% of flights from JFK to RSW experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

When flights from JFK to RSW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 69 minutes.

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

With 77% of JFK to RSW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 69 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.

JFK → RSW

JFK (New York) to RSW (Fort Myers)

JFK (New York) to RSW (Fort Myers) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 87%. The average delay is 69 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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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 the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 87% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 71%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 87% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 71%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from JFK

78% on time

Expect ~23 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. JFK has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~10 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

JFK cancels 2.4% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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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 ~10 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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