Buffalo to Fort Myers (BUF–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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B62049
B6 JetBlue
320
11:50 AM
EDT
2:48 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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M T W T F S S
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WN3563
WN Southwest
737
12:30 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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WN100
WN Southwest
73H
9:30 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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B62050
B6 JetBlue
320
3:07 PM
EDT TD
5:59 PM
EDT
2h 52m
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M T W T F S S
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Buffalo to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,146 mi 2h 50m nonstop 73 1-stop hubs

BUF–RSW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,146 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 3 320 2h58 100% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 2 737 2h50 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + WN (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUF to RSW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,097
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 Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric BUF→RSW IAG→RSW ROC→RSW
Distance from BUF – 16 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 5 – 2
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 38m 3h 18m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Niagara Falls (IAG) to Fort Myers flights · Rochester (ROC) to Fort Myers flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Myers is 0 hours the same as Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
1,146 mi / 1,845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 2h 58m.
Facts

BUF–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,146 mi / 1,845 km
Flight time2h 50m to 2h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 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 BUF to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 2h 58m. The route covers 1,146 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from BUF to RSW. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, HHH, BCT, PBI, STL, PDK, VRB, PIE, JAX, ORL, PGD, GSP, CMH, EYW, TPA, PIT, MTN, YIP, FLL, PHF, TEB, CLE, IND, FRG, FXE, CHS, MKC, SYR, HPN, PTK, MEM, BED, UES, MKE, ROC, MIA, BDL, ALB, MSN, BTV, YUL, ISP, PLS, MSP, JCI, DAL, SJU, EGE, ASE, SCF, SLC, PHX, LAX, DCA, DTW, IAD, BWI, PHL, CLT, MCO, ATL, BNA, JFK, EWR, ORD, RDU, LAS, ACY, BOS, LGA, MDW, DEN and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RSW to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAG, ROC and YYZ. 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 BUF to RSW

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Southwest Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUF to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to RSW ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,146 miles (1,845 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Niagara Falls (IAG), Rochester (ROC) and Toronto (YYZ).