Raleigh/Durham to Fort Myers (RDU–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX Mexicana
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Raleigh/Durham to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 669 mi 2h 8m nonstop 119 1-stop hubs

RDU–RSW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 119 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 8 BCS3 2h08-2h09 54% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 54% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (8 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to RSW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
119
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,223
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 Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric RDU→RSW GSO→RSW ILM→RSW
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 8 1 2
Flight time 2h 8m 1h 53m 2h
Departure OTP 54% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Fort Myers flights · Wilmington (ILM) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU 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 Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
669 mi / 1,076 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m to 2h 9m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance669 mi / 1,076 km
Flight time2h 8m to 2h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections119 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 2h 8m to 2h 9m. The route covers 669 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Mexicana and United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from RDU to RSW. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NAS, AGS, HHH, ORL, ISM, RBW, SUA, MYR, VRB, SAV, FXE, BCT, PGD, OPF, MRK, PDK, TLH, FTY, JAX, TPA, PBI, SSI, CHS, FLL, JZI, ILM, EYW, MNZ, MLB, SFB, ORF, PHF, TYS, MIA, MKC, RIC, FRG, TEB, MEM, ACY, TTN, FTW, PWK, PLS, JWN, CMH, ABE, RDG, MKE, CVG, HOU, BED, DSM, SBN, ALB, DAL, GRR, YOW, MHT, LSE, PUJ, PWM, AUS, BTV, PSM, YUL, LIR, SJU, MSN, SAF, BJC, APA, ASE, PHX, VNY, NUQ, ISP, LAX, ATL, HPN, SFO, LAS, SDF, PIT, DTW, IAD, CLE, ROC, IND, STL, BWI, CLT, MCO, BNA, IAH, DCA, YYZ, MDW, JFK, PHL, BOS, MSP, EWR, ORD, LGA, DFW, PVD, DEN, BDL, MCI, HVN, MSY, BUF, FRA, SYR, CAK, MQJ, SEA and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RSW to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO and ILM. 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 RDU to RSW

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana and United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to RSW ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,076 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

119 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Wilmington (ILM).