Richmond to Fort Myers (RIC–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX748
MX Mexicana
223
10:38 AM
EDT
1:10 PM
EDT
2h 32m
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M T W T F S S
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MX881
MX Mexicana
223
8:52 PM
EDT
11:24 PM
EDT
2h 32m
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MX880
MX Mexicana
BCS3
1:48 PM
EDT
4:10 PM
EDT
2h 22m
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MX749
MX Mexicana
BCS3
1:50 PM
EDT
4:12 PM
EDT
2h 22m
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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
ATL Atlanta 4h 19m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 25m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Myers flights
IAD Dulles 4h 26m ACAVCM → UA Dulles (IAD) to Fort Myers flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 28m AAEJA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers flights
MCO Orlando 4h 49m ADB6WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 4m AABA → AABAF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Myers flights
DTW Detroit 5h 32m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Fort Myers flights
MDW Chicago 5h 35m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Fort Myers flights
EWR Newark 5h 37m ACB6UA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Fort Myers flights
DCA Washington 5h 42m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 801 mi 2h 32m nonstop

RIC–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 801 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RIC Routes RSW Routes RIC Live Flights RSW Live Flights RIC Delays RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Myers (RSW) Fort Myers to Richmond flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 3 223 2h32 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
CAE ~3h 44m ATL ~4h 19m BWI ~4h 25m IAD ~4h 26m CLT ~4h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,172
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
RIC → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
RSW → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric RIC→RSW PHF→RSW ORF→RSW
Distance from RIC – 52 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 – 2
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 15m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Newport News (PHF) to Fort Myers flights · Norfolk (ORF) to Fort Myers flights · Washington (DCA) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC 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 Richmond.
RIC: EDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
801 mi / 1,289 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance801 mi / 1,289 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 801 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RIC to RSW: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from RSW to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, ORF and DCA. 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 RIC to RSW

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIC to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to RSW is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 801 miles (1,289 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Washington (DCA).