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

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Austin to Fort Myers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 999 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 125 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, 125 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 – – 87% – –
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
125
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,404
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.
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 0 37 –
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 13m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 87% – –
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 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.

Facts

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+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections125 hubs
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 approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 999 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OCF, FTW, SSI, VRB, TLH, EYW, PIE, ORL, AGS, PBI, ISM, SUA, BCT, HOU, OPF, CAE, GSP, TPA, FXE, NAS, PDK, FLL, SAV, GSO, JAX, LNK, DAL, GCM, OSU, MEM, GRB, MIA, RST, SFB, CPS, UES, TOL, PLS, TYS, MTN, FDK, PWK, SAF, PTK, MQY, TUL, ATW, YIP, LIR, PHF, HVN, JCI, MSN, CLE, DSM, BJC, LGA, SUS, EGE, TEB, GRR, ORF, STT, APA, PVD, PSM, ABE, SXM, HPN, SCF, ISP, BED, MHT, ASE, PWM, BDL, HDN, ALB, PHX, CCR, RIC, NUQ, SJU, VNY, YUL, BUR, LAX, SFO, SDF, ATL, IAH, DTW, MDW, BNA, MCO, PIT, BWI, MCI, DFW, IND, CHS, CLT, STL, IAD, YYZ, JFK, JWN, PHL, DEN, MSY, ORD, MKE, MSP, CVG, EWR, RDU, BOS, FRA, DCA, SLC, CMH, AUO, LAS, SEA and MKC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

125 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and Fort Worth (FTW).