New Orleans to Fort Myers (MSY–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX317
MX Mexicana
223
8:00 AM
CDT
10:46 AM
EDT
1h 46m
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M T W T F S S
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AA2707
AA American
2:43 PM
CDT
5:14 PM
EDT
1h 31m
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MX316
MX Mexicana
223
5:23 PM
EDT
6:26 PM
CDT
2h 3m
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M T W T F S S
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New Orleans to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 570 mi 1h 31m nonstop +1h ahead 84 1-stop hubs

MSY–RSW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 570 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MSY Routes RSW Routes MSY Live Flights RSW Live Flights MSY Delays RSW Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 223 1h46 100% – –
AA American Airlines 1 – 1h31 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to RSW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,900
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 New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric MSY→RSW LCH→RSW
Distance from MSY – 177 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 3 –
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 100% –
Lake Charles (LCH) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY 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 New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
570 mi / 918 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m to 1h 46m.
Facts

MSY–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance570 mi / 918 km
Flight time1h 31m to 1h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 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 MSY to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 1h 31m to 1h 46m. The route covers 570 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Mexicana.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MSY to RSW. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, MRK, SUA, TPA, VRB, FLL, OCF, PGD, JAX, GCM, SAV, MEM, OPF, MIA, PIE, NAS, HOU, ORL, FTY, BCT, JWN, MYR, AUS, DAL, SDF, ILM, PWK, CGF, FTW, SUS, TUL, RIC, TEB, MSN, PLS, BUF, ENW, HPN, CLE, BED, TTN, DSM, EGE, ISP, SCF, APA, BUR, ASE, PHX, MHT, YUL, LAX, VNY, DTW, SFO, ATL, IAH, RDU, STL, DFW, MCO, CLT, BWI, BNA, IAD, PIT, ORD, YYZ, EWR, MDW, JFK, PHL, DCA, BOS, SLC, CVG, DEN, MCI, LGA, ORF, MSP, LAS, CHS and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from RSW to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LCH. 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 MSY to RSW

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Mexicana. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to RSW ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 570 miles (918 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lake Charles (LCH).