Fort Myers to Albany (RSW–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
MX778
MX Breeze
BCS3
7:00 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2980
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX779
MX Breeze
BCS3
10:55 AM
EDT
2:25 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1476
WN Southwest
737
3:20 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Myers to Albany
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,207 mi 3h 5m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

RSW–ALB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,207 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 3h15 42%
WN Southwest Airlines 1 7M8 3h05 42%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + WN (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,021
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
RSW → ALB
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
100%
Return
ALB → RSW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → ALB delays →

Other ways to reach Albany from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric RSW→ALB PGD→ALB SRQ→ALB
Distance from RSW 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 3 12 7
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 58m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 42%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Albany International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
1,207 mi / 1,942 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 15m.

RSW–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Albany route.
Route details
Distance1,207 mi / 1,942 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Albany International Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,207 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from RSW to ALB. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UST, CAE, SUA, TEB, HPN, SRQ, USA, PIE, PSM, BOS, NAS, CHS, MIA, SDF, AUS, HOU, DAL, MSP, HVN, RDU, IAH, SCF, LAS, IAD, CLT, DCA, DEN, MCO, ORD, DTW, BWI, ATL, FLL, PHL, MDW, BNA and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ALB to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PGD, SRQ and MIA. 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 RSW to ALB

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to ALB ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,207 miles (1,942 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via UST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (MIA).