78% of flights from Fort Myers to Cincinnati arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (82%). 11% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for RSW → CVG: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 42% of the time. About 1 in 10 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 37 three hours or more; 1.2% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early78%
- 15–30 min late5.5%
- 30–60 min late5.4%
- 1–2 hours late4.6%
- 2–3 hours late2.6%
- 3+ hours late2.7%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled1.2%
Share of all 742 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 438 | 82% | 0.5% | −10 min | 8.7% | +99 min | Delta Air Lines 83%, Endeavor Air 17% |
| Frontier Airlines | 304 | 72% | 2.3% | −4 min | 11.5% | +89 min | Frontier Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at RSW). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | 85% |
Last flight of the day
On RSW → CVG, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 1.6% of the time, against 0.7% for its earlier flights (2.3× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 4.0% of the time (earlier flights: 3.5%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in CVG tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (89%). Worst: March (70%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 103 | 80% | 2.9% |
| Tuesday | 94 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 71 | — | — |
| Thursday | 110 | 73% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 102 | 81% | 1.0% |
| Saturday | 146 | 78% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 116 | 70% | 4.3% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 6 · airline 3
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from RSW to CVG on time?
78% of 742 scheduled flights from Fort Myers, FL to Cincinnati, OH arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.2% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from RSW to CVG?
Delta Air Lines: 82% of its 438 flights on the route arrived on time. Frontier Airlines: 72%.
What month has the most delays from RSW to CVG?
March (70% on time). The best month is November (89%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from RSW to CVG more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last RSW–CVG flight of the day was cancelled 1.6% of the time over the past year, against 0.7% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- CVG → RSW (return)
- Southwest Florida (RSW) delays by hour
- Flights into Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (CVG)
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.