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

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WN Southwest
B38M
7:25 AM
CDT
11:10 AM
EDT
2h 45m
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WN932
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
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2h 50m
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WN1327
WN Southwest
7M8
9:15 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
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2h 45m
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WN4301
WN Southwest
B38M
12:49 PM
CDT
4:29 PM
EDT
2h 40m
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WN4690
WN Southwest
738
1:00 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
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2h 45m
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WN3466
WN Southwest
B38M
1:03 PM
CDT
4:51 PM
EDT
2h 48m
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WN2079
WN Southwest
7M8
3:40 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
EDT
2h 45m
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WN164
WN Southwest
B38M
7:00 AM
EDT
8:51 AM
CDT
2h 51m
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WN2752
WN Southwest
738
11:40 AM
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1:40 PM
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3h
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WN1160
WN Southwest
737
11:55 AM
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2:00 PM
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3h 5m
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WN4043
WN Southwest
B38M
3:11 PM
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4:53 PM
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2h 42m
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Chicago to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,107 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 137 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 40m. Beyond nonstop, 137 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 22 738, 7M8, B38M 2h40-2h50 80% – –
SGX SGX 0 – – 80% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX + WN (22 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, MDW to RSW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
137
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,322
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.
Alternatives

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 13 2
Weekly flights 22 186 2
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 36m 2h 54m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Fort Myers flights · South Bend (SBN) to Fort Myers flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW 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 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 40m to 2h 50m.
Facts

MDW–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,107 mi / 1,782 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 22 return
1-stop connections137 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 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 MDW to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,107 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SGX and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from MDW to RSW. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGS, BCT, HHH, VRB, PIE, FTY, ISM, ORL, MRK, PDK, PBI, ENW, PWK, SSI, SUA, EYW, TLH, TYS, FXE, GRB, GSP, JVL, OCF, OPF, JAX, CPS, TPA, YIP, CAE, RST, CGF, GSO, PGD, SAV, LNK, FLL, FTW, MEM, NAS, MKC, MSN, MYR, PTK, SFB, GCM, GRR, ILM, SUS, ATW, MIA, CTH, RBD, FRG, TEB, FDK, IAD, SBN, ORD, YYZ, HOU, ACY, FSD, HPN, BED, HVN, DAL, ROC, ORH, AUS, YOW, TUL, SAF, BTV, JFK, ISP, PLS, BJC, IAH, PSM, EGE, APA, LRM, ASE, PUJ, STT, HDN, LIR, SJU, SXM, SCF, PHX, NUQ, CCR, VNY, BUR, LAX, SFO, SDF, ATL, DTW, EWR, CHS, ORF, BWI, LAS, DSM, IND, SLC, MSY, BNA, RIC, CLT, MCI, PVD, MHT, PIT, CVG, MSP, DCA, JWN, MCO, STL, BUF, BOS, BDL, PHL, ALB, LGA, RDU, DEN, MKE, CMH, SEA, CLE, DFW, MQY and CHD. 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.
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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 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 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to RSW ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,107 miles (1,782 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

137 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).