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

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MX745
MX Mexicana
223
3:14 PM
EDT T1
5:19 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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MX744
MX Mexicana
BCS3
7:45 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
EDT
1h 55m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 3h 56m AFDLF9 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 59m AAIB → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 1m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
BNA Nashville 4h 24m AADLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Fort Myers flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 35m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Myers flights
IAD Dulles 5h ACAVAZ → UA Dulles (IAD) to Fort Myers flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 8m AAMX → MXWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Fort Myers flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 21m AAASBA → AABAF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Myers flights
STL St Louis 5h 23m F9WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Fort Myers flights
EWR Newark 5h 37m AFDLLY → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 669 mi 2h 5m nonstop

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 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RDU Routes RSW Routes RDU Live Flights RSW Live Flights RDU Delays RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Myers (RSW) Fort Myers to Raleigh/Durham flights
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 7 223 2h05 60% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 60% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (7 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
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MCO ~3h 56m CLT ~3h 59m ATL ~4h 1m PBI ~4h 12m ORF ~4h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,981
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
RDU → RSW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
60%
Return
RSW → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → RSW delays →
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 7 – 2
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 53m 1h 59m
Departure OTP 60% – –
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 5m gate to gate.
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 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 669 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RDU to RSW: Mexicana and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
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 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to RSW is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,076 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Wilmington (ILM).