RSW (Fort Myers) to ATL (Atlanta) flights arrive on time 86% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 81 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.RSW → ATL
RSW (Fort Myers) to ATL (Atlanta)
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This route is usually on time. About 86% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Southwest Airlines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 87% vs 73% on time.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 87% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 73%.
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Good to know
Departing from RSW
79% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. RSW has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
RSW cancels 2.5% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at ATL
83% on timeWhen flights into ATL are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ATL: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.