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

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BCS3
3:36 PM
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223
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Richmond to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 801 mi 2h 32m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

RIC–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 801 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore RIC Routes RSW Routes RIC Live Flights RSW Live Flights RIC Delays RSW Delays
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 Breeze Airways 6 223, BCS3 2h32-2h39 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (6 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
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
NAS ~3h 55m PIE ~4h 11m FLL ~4h 25m PBI ~4h 27m FDK ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,331
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
100%
Return
RSW → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
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 6 1 2
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 15m 2h 30m
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 to 2h 39m.
Facts

RIC–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance801 mi / 1,289 km
Flight time2h 32m to 2h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
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/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 32m to 2h 39m. The route covers 801 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from RIC to RSW. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NAS, PIE, FLL, PBI, FDK, MIA, SDF, PIT, TPA, TEB, BUF, YYZ, RST, ORF, DAL, LAS, MDW, SFO, CVG, MSP, IAD, ATL, BDL, BOS, MCO, BWI, EWR, JFK, DTW, CLT, PVD, IAH, ORD, PHL, JWN, BNA, HVN, DFW, LGA, DEN and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Breeze Airways. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIC to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to RSW ranges from 2 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 801 miles (1,289 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 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 Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Washington (DCA).