Austin to Fort Myers (AUS–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–RSW had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 999 miles in 2h 12m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Austin
| Metric | AUS→RSW | IAH→RSW | HOU→RSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 140 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 4 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | – | 13 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 12m | 2h 26m | 2h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 49% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · RSW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
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.
AUS–RSW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to RSW
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
AUS to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to RSW is about 2 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 999 miles (1,607 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, George Bush Intercontinental 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).