Detroit to Fort Myers (DTW–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–RSW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,087 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, VS, WS | 20 | 321, 32Q, 753 | 2h40-2h54 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→RSW | TOL→RSW | LAN→RSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 49 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 51m | 2h 50m | 3h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · RSW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–RSW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to RSW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to RSW is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,087 miles (1,750 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Orlando and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Lansing (LAN) and Cleveland (CLE).