Fort Lauderdale to Fort Myers (FLL–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NK Spirit
12:39 AM
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1:24 AM
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0h 45m
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Fort Lauderdale to Fort Myers
3 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 104 mi 0h 25m nonstop 113 1-stop hubs

FLL–RSW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 104 miles in approximately 0h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 11% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 1 11%
NK Spirit Airlines 0 11%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK + WN (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to RSW.
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One-Stop Connections
113
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,985
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
FLL → RSW
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Arriving
60%
Return
RSW → FLL
16%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
16%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays → RSW delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric FLL→RSW OPF→RSW MIA→RSW
Distance from FLL 14 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 0h 25m 0h 31m 0h 32m
Departure OTP 11%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL 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 Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
104 mi / 168 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 25m.
Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance104 mi / 168 km
Flight time0h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections113 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 0h 25m. The route covers 104 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from FLL to RSW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, BCT, PGD, MRK, PIE, SUA, ISM, SRQ, EYW, MLB, NAS, TPA, HHH, SFB, SAV, TCB, PLS, MYR, SUS, JVL, HOU, CGF, FDK, SBN, OSU, BTP, TTN, SJU, PWK, SIG, UES, SXM, STX, TEB, LIR, RFD, LNK, RST, MSN, FRG, ABE, BED, ORH, EGE, MIA, APA, BJC, ASE, HDN, SDF, VNY, IAD, CAK, MCO, MAD, DSM, ATL, CMH, ROC, JFK, BWI, ACY, STL, HVN, MKE, BNA, IND, ISP, PVD, PIT, DFW, MHT, CLE, CVG, IAH, EWR, BOS, PHL, MDW, DTW, CLT, LGA, BDL, YYZ, ORF, ORD, PHX, DCA, CHS, MSP, HPN, BUF, ILG, DAL, DEN, SFO, GSP, ILM, MCI, AUS, CXY, RIC, ALB, LAS, SYR, RDU, GRR, YUL, LAX, YOW, SEA, ATW and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RSW to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, MIA and PBI. 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 FLL to RSW

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FLL to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to RSW ranges from 0 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 104 miles (168 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

113 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).