Detroit to Fort Myers (DTW–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–RSW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,087 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 95 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, VS, WS | 42 | 321, 739, 753, A21N | 2h47-2h50 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 2 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 109 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 44m | 2h 50m | 3h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
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 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to RSW ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,087 miles (1,750 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 95 return, totaling 204 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
95 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Lansing (LAN) and Cleveland (CLE).