Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to RSW (Fort Myers)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to RSW route is Spirit Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to RSW?

About 21% of flights from MSP to RSW experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to RSW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 70 minutes.

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

With 79% of MSP to RSW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 70 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.

MSP → RSW

MSP (Minneapolis) to RSW (Fort Myers)

MSP (Minneapolis) to RSW (Fort Myers) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 70 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 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Spirit Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 81% on time vs Southwest Airlines at 56%.

Airline Comparison

Spirit Airlines leads at 81% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 56%.

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Good to know

Departing from MSP

81% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~20 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 ~22 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.