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

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WN4202
WN Southwest
737
12:00 PM
MDT
3:25 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2472
WN Southwest
738
10:05 AM
EDT
12:05 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Austin to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 999 mi 2h 25m nonstop +2h ahead 76 1-stop hubs

AUS–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 999 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 1 737 2h25 62%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUS to RSW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,555
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → RSW
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
74%
Return
RSW → AUS
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → RSW delays →

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 2 3
Weekly flights 1 41
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 22m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Fort Myers is 2 hours ahead of Austin.
AUS: MDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
999 mi / 1,607 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
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.

AUS–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance999 mi / 1,607 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 999 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from AUS to RSW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FXE, OPF, BCT, EYW, ISM, SRQ, HOU, GSP, SUA, FLL, TPA, PWK, SDF, PBI, NAS, UES, MIA, TOL, PLS, LIR, APA, EGE, SCF, LGA, TEB, DSM, HPN, GRR, ALB, ASE, BED, HDN, VNY, SXM, NUQ, SJU, CMH, PVD, DAL, ATL, MCO, CHS, IAH, PIT, IAD, DFW, BWI, SLC, MCI, MDW, STL, BNA, DEN, RDU, CVG, IND, DTW, LAS, MKE, JWN, CLT, ORD, YYZ, EWR, JFK, FRA, PHL, DCA, MSP, LAX, PHX, BOS, SEA, SUS, SFO and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Myers is 2 hours 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 and HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. 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

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).