Los Angeles to Fort Myers (LAX–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA United
7M9
9:15 AM
PDT T7
4:54 PM
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UA United
7M9
7:31 PM
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Los Angeles to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 2,235 mi 4h 39m nonstop +3h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

LAX–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,235 miles in approximately 4h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 7M9 4h39 51% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 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, LAX to RSW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
SUA ~5h 54m FXE ~6h 1m OPF ~6h 15m HOU ~6h 19m BJC ~6h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,046
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
LAX → RSW
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
0%
Return
RSW → LAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → RSW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Fort Myers is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
2,235 mi / 3,596 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 39m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance2,235 mi / 3,596 km
Flight time4h 39m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 4h 39m. The route covers 2,235 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from LAX to RSW. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, FXE, OPF, HOU, BJC, LNK, FLL, NUQ, TPA, PBI, APA, EGE, CGF, MIA, ASE, GRB, MKE, MSN, HDN, TTN, TEB, HPN, BED, SXM, CVG, HNL, MCO, CLT, IAH, CLE, LAS, LGA, ATL, DFW, IAD, IND, CMH, DSM, BNA, PHL, ORD, PHX, PIT, DAL, BWI, MDW, DTW, MSP, MCI, YYZ, EWR, DEN, STL, MAD, SFO, SLC, JFK, FRA, AUS, BOS, DCA, SEA, RDU and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Myers is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from RSW to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 LAX to RSW

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to RSW ranges from 4 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,235 miles (3,596 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.