Newark to Fort Myers (EWR–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.
EWR–RSW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 1,070 miles in approximately 3h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 42 | 7M8, 7M9, B38M, B39M | 3h03-3h11 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: SQ, TP | 5 | – | – | – | SQ, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Newark
| Metric | EWR→RSW | TEB→RSW | LGA→RSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 1 | 16 |
| Flight time | 3h 3m | 2h 44m | 3h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · RSW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
EWR–RSW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to RSW
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and JetBlue. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
EWR to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to RSW is about 3 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,070 miles (1,722 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Pittsburgh and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).