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

AUS Airport Page →
999 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 4h 31m AMDLF9 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers flights
IAH Houston 4h 44m ACCMEK → UA Houston (IAH) to Fort Myers flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 45m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 46m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Myers flights
BNA Nashville 4h 50m AMDLEJA → WN Nashville (BNA) to Fort Myers flights
STL St Louis 5h 15m CNSWN → WN St Louis (STL) to Fort Myers flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 35m DLWN → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Myers flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 47m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers flights
CMH Columbus 5h 51m DLEJAVJA → WN Columbus (CMH) to Fort Myers flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 55m AMDLWN → WN Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Austin to Fort Myers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 999 mi 2h 12m nonstop +1h ahead

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.

Also explore Browse available seat maps AUS Routes RSW Routes AUS Live Flights RSW Live Flights AUS Delays RSW Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AUS–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MCO ~4h 31m IAH ~4h 44m ATL ~4h 45m DFW ~4h 46m BNA ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,019
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
RSW → AUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 – 5 5
Weekly flights – 22 –
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 27m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 50% – –
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 12m 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 12m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 12m gate to gate. The route covers 999 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AUS to RSW: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 12m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, George Bush Intercontinental and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RSW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) 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).