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

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860 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 3m ago
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UA1361+1
UA United
739
12:19 PM
CDT TC
3:52 PM
EDT
2h 33m
48%
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UA2778
UA United
739
6:33 PM
CDT TC
9:59 PM
EDT
2h 26m
48%
M T W T F S S
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UA2773+1
UA United
739
7:00 AM
EDT
8:33 AM
CDT
2h 33m
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M T W T F S S
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AC4827cs
AC Air Canada
739
7:00 AM
EDT
8:33 AM
CDT
2h 33m
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UA2833
UA United
739
5:00 PM
EDT
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2h 40m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 42m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 54m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Myers flights
MCO Orlando 4h 57m ADF9NH → WN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers flights
BNA Nashville 5h 8m CMNZUA → WN Nashville (BNA) to Fort Myers flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 24m AAF9IB → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers flights
STL St Louis 5h 40m CMNZUA → WN St Louis (STL) to Fort Myers flights
DTW Detroit 6h 27m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Fort Myers flights
SDF Louisville 6h 29m CMUA → MX Louisville (SDF) to Fort Myers flights
CMH Columbus 6h 33m EKNZUA → MXWN Columbus (CMH) to Fort Myers flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 6h 34m 8CASEK → DLF9 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 860 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 860 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes RSW Routes IAH Live Flights RSW Live Flights IAH Delays RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Myers (RSW) Fort Myers to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

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 Also: AC, EK 13 739 2h26-2h33 74% Star Alliance AC, EK
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to RSW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
TPA ~4h 37m ATL ~4h 42m DFW ~4h 54m MCO ~4h 57m BNA ~5h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,607
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
IAH → RSW
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
75%
Return
RSW → IAH
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric IAH→RSW HOU→RSW LCH→RSW
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 13 – –
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 11m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Houston (HOU) to Fort Myers flights · Lake Charles (LCH) to Fort Myers flights · Austin (AUS) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH 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.
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 30m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

IAH–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance860 mi / 1,384 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 860 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to RSW: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Orlando.
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, 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 IAH to RSW

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to RSW is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 860 miles (1,384 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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