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

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UA2009
UA United
739
7:20 AM
CDT TC
10:44 AM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AC4824
AC Air Canada
738
7:20 AM
CDT TE
10:42 AM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1062
UA United
738
7:20 AM
CDT TC
10:42 AM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1361
UA United
B38M
12:20 PM
CDT TE
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1403
UA United
738
6:32 PM
CDT TC
9:59 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA378
UA United
7M8
6:48 PM
CDT TC
10:15 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA2358
UA United
738
6:39 AM
EDT
8:23 AM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA1548
UA United
B38M
6:45 AM
EDT
8:37 AM
CDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4827
AC Air Canada
738
7:00 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1388
UA United
739
11:45 AM
EDT
1:29 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA2388
UA United
B38M
4:59 PM
EDT
6:54 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 860 mi 2h 22m nonstop +1h ahead 71 1-stop hubs

IAH–RSW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 860 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 34 738, 739, 7M8, B38M 2h22-2h27 84% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 738 2h22 84% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
B38MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (41 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to RSW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,459
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
IAH → RSW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
75%
Return
RSW → IAH
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → RSW delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric IAH→RSW HOU→RSW AUS→RSW
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 41 1
Flight time 2h 22m 1h 39m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
860 mi / 1,384 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m to 2h 27m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance860 mi / 1,384 km
Flight time2h 22m to 2h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights41 out / 35 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 2h 22m to 2h 27m. The route covers 860 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from IAH to RSW. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SRQ, FLL, SUS, TPA, EYW, PBI, SAV, SFB, MIA, GSP, NAS, DAL, CAK, RFD, PLS, BJC, APA, LIR, FRG, SCF, EGE, ASE, SJU, ALB, CCR, RDU, HDN, DSM, CHS, ORF, STL, MCO, DEN, DFW, MCI, SDF, HNL, PIT, AUS, IND, ORD, CLE, ATL, CMH, BNA, CVG, BWI, DTW, DCA, CLT, EZE, MKE, IAD, LAX, MDW, PHL, LGA, GRR, YYZ, EWR, LAS, MSP, BOS, SEA, FRA, PHX, RIC, SFO, JFK, SLC and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from RSW to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. 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 IAH to RSW

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to RSW ranges from 2 hours 22 minutes to 2 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 860 miles (1,384 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SRQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).