Philadelphia to Fort Myers (PHL–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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995 mi airlines 83/wk
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F91577
F9 Frontier
321
7:45 AM
EDT TE
10:52 AM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AS6215
AS Alaska
738
8:10 AM
EDT
11:07 AM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA2708
AA American
738
8:10 AM
EDT
11:07 AM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA1358
AA American
321
8:50 AM
EDT
11:51 AM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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BA5435
BA British
321
8:50 AM
EDT TC
11:51 AM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA3046
AA American
319
11:08 AM
EDT TC
2:08 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AA2884
AA American
11:44 AM
EDT
3:00 PM
EDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA2688
AA American
320
1:51 PM
EDT
4:48 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA3328
AA American
321
3:36 PM
EDT TB
6:37 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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F91657
F9 Frontier
321
5:37 PM
EDT TE
8:36 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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F92025
F9 Frontier
32N
5:45 PM
EDT TE
8:44 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AS4105
AS Alaska
321
7:12 PM
EDT TC
10:11 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA1450
AA American
321
7:14 PM
EDT
10:13 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA1631
AA American
321
6:42 AM
EDT
9:29 AM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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BA5536
BA British
321
6:42 AM
EDT
9:29 AM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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BA1966
BA British
321
6:52 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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F92026
F9 Frontier
321
11:03 AM
EDT
1:56 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA2708
AA American
319
11:57 AM
EDT
2:40 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AS6215
AS Alaska
319
11:57 AM
EDT
2:40 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1358
AA American
321
12:42 PM
EDT
3:29 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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BA5535
BA British
321
12:42 PM
EDT
3:29 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AS4070
AS Alaska
321
12:42 PM
EDT
3:29 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AS4054
AS Alaska
320
2:38 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA3046
AA American
319
3:21 PM
EDT
6:12 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA2688
AA American
320
5:35 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA3328
AA American
319
7:25 PM
EDT
10:12 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94304
F9 Frontier
32N
9:29 PM
EDT
12:15 AM+1
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91578
F9 Frontier
321
9:31 PM
EDT
12:17 AM+1
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Philadelphia to Fort Myers
4 carriers, 83 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 83 Flights/wk 995 mi 2h 57m nonstop 98 1-stop hubs

PHL–RSW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 995 miles in approximately 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 42 319, 320, 321, 738 2h57-3h16 50% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 20 321, 32N 2h59-3h07 50%
AS Alaska Airlines 14 321, 738 2h57-2h59 50% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 321 3h01 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS, BA, F9
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + BA (63 flights/wk, 76%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (20 flights/wk, 24%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to RSW direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
100
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
98
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,982
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
PHL → RSW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
75%
Return
RSW → PHL
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → RSW delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric PHL→RSW ILG→RSW TTN→RSW
Distance from PHL 24 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 83 6 1
Flight time 2h 57m 2h 49m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
995 mi / 1,601 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m to 3h 16m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance995 mi / 1,601 km
Flight time2h 57m to 3h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights83 out / 100 return
1-stop connections98 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 2h 57m to 3h 16m. The route covers 995 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Frontier.
There are approximately 83 nonstop flights per week from PHL to RSW. The return direction has about 100 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FXE, OPF, PIE, SUA, HHH, ISM, BCT, NAS, CGF, TTN, FLL, SBN, SAV, PBI, SRQ, MYR, TEB, PWK, TPA, EYW, HPN, LGA, MIA, BED, JFK, GRB, PSM, HOU, PLS, STX, GRR, SJU, SXM, LIR, ORH, EGE, ASE, EWR, VNY, RIC, BTV, MCI, ATL, PIT, MCO, IAD, STL, GSP, BOS, ACY, MAD, DTW, CLE, ORF, CVG, BDL, CMH, SDF, MKE, IND, PVD, HNL, PWM, ABE, ORD, BUF, CLT, JWN, YYZ, BNA, CHS, MDW, DFW, SLC, MSP, IAH, AUS, RDU, ALB, ILM, ISP, DCA, SYR, DEN, AVP, ILG, YUL, FRA, MHT, LAS, PHX, SFO, DAL, ROC, SEA, LAX, MSN and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RSW to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ILG, TTN and ACY. 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 PHL to RSW

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Frontier. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to RSW ranges from 2 hours 57 minutes to 3 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 995 miles (1,601 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 183 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Ewing Township (TTN) and Atlantic City (ACY).