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

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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 1d ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2541
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 AM
EDT
8:05 AM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3563
WN Southwest
73H
2:55 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4552
WN Southwest
738
4:00 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2436
WN Southwest
73H
4:20 PM
EDT
7:20 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1404
WN Southwest
73H
8:05 AM
EDT
10:55 AM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN100
WN Southwest
73H
9:30 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4608
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 PM
EDT
11:20 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Buffalo to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,146 mi 2h 55m nonstop 40 1-stop hubs

BUF–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,146 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 5 738, 73H, 7M8 2h55-3h05 67%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (5 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, BUF to RSW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to RSW.
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One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,199
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
BUF → RSW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
74%
Return
RSW → BUF
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → RSW delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric BUF→RSW ROC→RSW YYZ→RSW
Distance from BUF 55 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 6
Weekly flights 5 3 43
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 18m 3h 9m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.

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 55m to 3h 5m.

BUF–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,146 mi / 1,845 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

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 55m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,146 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: 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 FXE, BCT, STL, PIE, PGD, PBI, PIT, SRQ, PHF, FLL, TPA, UES, TEB, MKE, FRG, MIA, YUL, MSP, EGE, ASE, SLC, BNA, DCA, BOS, IAD, MCO, EWR, BWI, DFW, DTW, ATL, CLT, JFK, MDW, PHL, ORD, LAS, DEN, LGA and PHX. 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 ROC and YYZ. 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 BUF to RSW

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from 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 55 minutes to 3 hours 5 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

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