Which airline is most reliable for PIT (Pittsburgh) to RSW (Fort Myers)?

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

How often are flights delayed from PIT to RSW?

About 20% of flights from PIT to RSW experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from PIT to RSW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 65 minutes.

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

With 80% of PIT to RSW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 65 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.

PIT → RSW

PIT (Pittsburgh) to RSW (Fort Myers)

PIT (Pittsburgh) to RSW (Fort Myers) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines edges out Spirit Airlines on this route — 81% vs 71% on time.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 81% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 71%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from PIT

82% on time

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

TSA is currently ~13 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 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.