Columbus to Fort Myers (OSU–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Columbus to Fort Myers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 939 mi 2h 17m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between OSU and RSW, connecting options are available through 4 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OSU to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
PIE ~4h 12m CLT ~4h 32m MDW ~5h 8m MKE ~5h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3
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
OSU → RSW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
RSW → OSU
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric OSU→RSW CMH→RSW CAK→RSW
Distance from OSU – 11 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 37 5
Flight time 2h 17m 2h 25m 2h 51m
Columbus (CMH) to Fort Myers flights · Akron (CAK) to Fort Myers flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of OSU with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Myers is 0 hours the same as Columbus.
OSU: EDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
939 mi / 1,511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m.
Facts

OSU–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance939 mi / 1,511 km
Flight time2h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: OSU
Full nameThe Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field
IATA / ICAOOSU / KOSU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Elevation905 ft / 276 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 OSU to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 2h 17m. The route covers 939 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from OSU to RSW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, CLT, MDW and MKE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RSW to OSU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CMH, CAK and CVG. 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 OSU to RSW

The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OSU to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OSU to RSW ranges from 2 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 939 miles (1,511 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Akron (CAK) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).