Houston to Fort Myers (HOU–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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851 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 39 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 35m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
DAL Dallas 4h 36m CWGEJALBQ → WN Dallas (DAL) to Fort Myers flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 57m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Myers flights
BNA Nashville 5h 5m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Fort Myers flights
STL St Louis 5h 18m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Fort Myers flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 40m WN → WN Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Myers flights
MCO Orlando 5h 45m WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers flights
CMH Columbus 5h 50m WN → MXWN Columbus (CMH) to Fort Myers flights
MDW Chicago 6h 15m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Fort Myers flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 6h 17m WN → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Fort Myers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
851 mi 1h 42m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and RSW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore HOU Routes RSW Routes HOU Live Flights RSW Live Flights HOU Delays RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Myers (RSW) Fort Myers to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
MSY ~3h 58m GPT ~4h 25m ATL ~4h 35m DAL ~4h 36m DFW ~4h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,565
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → RSW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
100%
Return
RSW → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric HOU→RSW IAH→RSW LCH→RSW
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 127 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 20 –
Flight time 1h 42m 1h 49m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Houston (IAH) to Fort Myers flights · Lake Charles (LCH) to Fort Myers flights · Austin (AUS) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
851 mi / 1,370 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance851 mi / 1,370 km
Flight time1h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take about 1h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 851 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth.
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from RSW to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, LCH and AUS. 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 HOU to RSW

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to RSW is about 1 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 851 miles (1,370 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Lake Charles (LCH) and Austin (AUS).