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

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1,207 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 22m ago
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MX778
MX Mexicana
BCS3
2:11 PM
EDT
5:26 PM
EDT
3h 15m
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MX779
MX Mexicana
BCS3
6:06 PM
EDT
9:36 PM
EDT
3h 30m
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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
BWI Baltimore 4h 37m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 4h 48m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 53m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 5h WN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 9m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
MCO Orlando 5h 20m WN → ADB6WN Orlando (MCO) to Albany flights
MDW Chicago 5h 30m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 5h 31m DLVSWS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 6h 23m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 25m AABAF9 → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Albany
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,207 mi 3h 15m nonstop

RSW–ALB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,207 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 3h15 74% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 74% – –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + WN (2 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, RSW to ALB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BWI ~4h 37m PGD ~4h 46m DCA ~4h 48m CLT ~4h 53m GSP ~4h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
812
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
RSW → ALB
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
100%
Return
ALB → RSW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

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 3
Weekly flights 2 4 2
Flight time 3h 15m 2h 58m 2h 47m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Albany flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Albany flights · Miami (OPF) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Albany International Airport.
Know before you go

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 15m gate to gate.
Facts

RSW–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Albany route.
Route details
Distance1,207 mi / 1,942 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Albany International Airport take about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,207 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RSW to ALB: Mexicana and Southwest Airlines.
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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Charlotte Douglas.
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 OPF. 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 Mexicana and Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to ALB is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,207 miles (1,942 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (OPF).