Direct flights from Fort Myers (RSW) to New York (LGA): 13 nonstop departures observed each week across 1 airline. 85% of the last 13 tracked flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 16 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 13 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,741 km, an estimated 2 hours 44 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Fort Myers and New York. Updated 29 October 2026 at 09:36 UTC.
Today, RSW → LGA
Thu 29 Oct · local times- · DL2310Delta On schedule LGA est. 22:39sched 22:48
- · DL379Delta On schedule LGA est. 13:55sched 13:59
Checked RSW board 22:48 · LGA board 04:34
of the last 13 tracked RSW → LGA flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −16 min. 0 of 13 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
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Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Conditions are tightest at RSW: a 44% chance of a 15+ minute delay. In this weather, the more delayed of the two airports is typically about +20 min. Both figures come from the two airports' delay records in similar weather. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Fort Myers to New York route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop RSW to LGA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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Pro Flight Search: Fort Myers (RSW) to New York (LGA) route reliability, measured from operated flights on official airport boards.
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RSW to LGA questions
Is RSW–LGA running on time right now?
Mostly on schedule. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 71/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on RSW–LGA?
Operators schedule morning departures around 11:09 and evening departures around 19:55 from RSW. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the LGA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from RSW to LGA?
Great-circle distance is 1,741 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 153–179 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does RSW–LGA fly?
Delta Air Lines runs the route with about 13 flights a week (daily). Since one carrier owns the route, a single disruption tends to ripple through the day.