Austin to Fort Myers (AUS–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN Southwest
6:36 PM
EDT
7:54 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 4h 40m ACCMEK → UA Houston (IAH) to Fort Myers flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 48m AAAFAS → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Myers flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 53m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
MCO Orlando 5h 6m AMDLF9 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers flights
STL St Louis 5h 18m JTLWN → WN St Louis (STL) to Fort Myers flights
DAL Dallas 5h 40m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Fort Myers flights
BNA Nashville 5h 48m AMDLEJA → WN Nashville (BNA) to Fort Myers flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 54m AAEJM → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers flights
MDW Chicago 6h EJALXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Fort Myers flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 6h 7m AMDLWN → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Austin to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 999 mi 2h 28m nonstop +1h ahead

AUS–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 999 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore AUS Routes RSW Routes AUS Live Flights RSW Live Flights AUS Delays RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Myers (RSW) Fort Myers to Austin flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUS–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 48% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
MSY ~4h 10m IAH ~4h 40m DFW ~4h 48m ATL ~4h 53m MCO ~5h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,013
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → RSW
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
92%
Return
RSW → AUS
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric AUS→RSW IAH→RSW HOU→RSW
Distance from AUS – 140 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 4
Weekly flights 1 20 –
Flight time 2h 28m 1h 49m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 48% – –
Houston (IAH) to Fort Myers flights · Houston (HOU) to Fort Myers flights · Fort Worth (FTW) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
AUS: CDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
999 mi / 1,607 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m gate to gate.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

Facts

AUS–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance999 mi / 1,607 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take about 2h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 999 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AUS to RSW: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
Yes, return flights from RSW to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, HOU and FTW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to RSW

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUS to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to RSW is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 999 miles (1,607 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and Fort Worth (FTW).