Chicago to Fort Myers (MDW–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,107 mi airlines 57/wk
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Flight Schedule 27 flights Verified 2h ago
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WN3024
WN Southwest
B38M
5:00 AM
CDT
8:45 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3991
WN Southwest
B38M
5:15 AM
CDT
9:00 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1988
WN Southwest
73H
7:25 AM
CDT
11:10 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3992
WN Southwest
B38M
9:00 AM
CDT
12:50 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1327
WN Southwest
7S7
9:00 AM
CDT
12:45 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4707
WN Southwest
73H
11:15 AM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN679
WN Southwest
738
11:45 AM
CDT
3:30 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3466
WN Southwest
7M8
12:00 PM
CDT
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN4690
WN Southwest
73H
1:00 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3456
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2079
WN Southwest
7S7
4:05 PM
CDT
7:50 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2786
WN Southwest
7S7
5:25 PM
CDT
8:48 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1949
WN Southwest
7M8
7:30 PM
CDT
11:15 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3035
WN Southwest
B38M
8:35 PM
CDT
12:25 AM+1
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4331
WN Southwest
738
6:15 AM
EDT
8:15 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN164
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2752
WN Southwest
73H
10:15 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4332
WN Southwest
738
10:20 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN1160
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
EDT
2:00 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3997
WN Southwest
7M8
1:58 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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WN4708
WN Southwest
73H
3:40 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN776
WN Southwest
738
3:45 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN4043
WN Southwest
7S7
4:35 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1320
WN Southwest
B38M
5:40 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4006
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4113
WN Southwest
73H
7:55 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4333
WN Southwest
B38M
9:15 PM
EDT
11:15 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 1,107 mi 2h 23m nonstop +1h ahead 84 1-stop hubs

MDW–RSW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and SGX lead the route. The flight covers 1,107 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 56 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h23-2h50 76%
SGX SGX 0 76%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX + WN (56 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, MDW to RSW direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,689
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
MDW → RSW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
74%
Return
RSW → MDW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → RSW delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric MDW→RSW ORD→RSW SBN→RSW
Distance from MDW 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7 2
Weekly flights 57 218 3
Flight time 2h 23m 2h 34m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
1,107 mi / 1,782 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m to 2h 50m.

MDW–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,107 mi / 1,782 km
Flight time2h 23m to 2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights57 out / 59 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 2h 23m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,107 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SGX and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from MDW to RSW. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SSI, JVL, BCT, OPF, SBN, SUA, GRB, SRQ, HHH, PGD, CGF, RST, PBI, LNK, FLL, SAV, TPA, MYR, MIA, HOU, YYZ, TEB, PIE, HPN, YOW, ISP, BED, BTV, PLS, PSM, BJC, IAD, EGE, ASE, APA, HDN, SCF, SXM, SJU, ROC, VNY, EWR, SDF, ORF, PIT, BWI, ATL, BNA, CHS, CMH, IND, MCI, DTW, STL, MCO, DFW, CVG, DAL, MHT, GRR, MKE, PVD, CLT, DEN, LGA, CLE, DCA, LAS, PHL, MSP, RDU, BDL, BOS, PHX, AUS, DSM, BUF, SEA, SLC, IAH, ALB, SFO, LAX and RIC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from RSW to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and RFD. 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 MDW to RSW

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from SGX and Southwest Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to RSW ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,107 miles (1,782 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 116 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SSI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).