Chicago to Fort Myers (MDW–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MDW–RSW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,107 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 38 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h33-2h50 | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→RSW | ORD→RSW | SBN→RSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 14 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 38 | 133 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 43m | 2h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · RSW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
MDW–RSW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to RSW
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to RSW is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,107 miles (1,782 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Indianapolis. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).