Fort Myers to Nashville (RSW–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN552
WN Southwest
7S7
9:20 AM
EDT
10:35 AM
EDT
2h 15m
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WN1241
WN Southwest
B38M
9:35 AM
EDT
10:50 AM
EDT
2h 15m
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WN4032
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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WN3178
WN Southwest
73H
2:25 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
EDT
2h 25m
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WN970
WN Southwest
7M8
3:15 PM
EDT
4:25 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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WN370
WN Southwest
7M8
6:40 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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WN3278
WN Southwest
73H
8:05 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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WN770
WN Southwest
7M8
5:25 AM
EDT
8:25 AM
EDT
2h
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WN1799
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 AM
EDT
9:10 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1378
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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WN204
WN Southwest
7S7
11:00 AM
EDT
2:05 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN1971
WN Southwest
11:09 AM
EDT
2:55 PM
EDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
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WN775
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2584
WN Southwest
7S7
2:05 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2469
WN Southwest
B38M
2:20 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1537
WN Southwest
73H
5:00 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN1202
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN3275
WN Southwest
7S7
6:48 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
EDT
3h 2m
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WN3721
WN Southwest
737
7:00 PM
EDT
10:05 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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Fort Myers to Nashville
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 723 mi 2h 10m nonstop 84 1-stop hubs

RSW–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 723 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 42 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h10-2h25 50%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (42 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 BNA direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,025
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 → BNA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
55%
Return
BNA → RSW
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric RSW→BNA PGD→BNA SRQ→BNA
Distance from RSW 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 42 8 37
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 5m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
723 mi / 1,164 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 25m.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

RSW–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance723 mi / 1,164 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 43 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 25m. The route covers 723 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from RSW to BNA. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, SUA, FXE, CAE, OPF, ILM, SRQ, PIE, USA, SGR, GCM, MEM, NAS, MMU, TEB, MIA, FRG, HPN, MDT, HOU, BED, GRR, SYR, SCF, ASE, SNA, VNY, DSM, ALB, SJC, IAD, HVN, PWM, DFW, ATL, RDU, CVG, IAH, MKE, MCO, FLL, CHS, PIT, ORD, CAK, SDF, CMH, BWI, PHL, IND, CLT, BUF, DAL, MDW, GSP, JFK, STL, BOS, DTW, MSY, MSP, CLE, DEN, DCA, EWR, YYZ, SFO, LGA, MCI, RIC, AUS, SLC, LAX, PHX, SEA, ATW, PVD, PDK, RBW, LAS, LEX, BDL, ROC and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA 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 BNA

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RSW to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to BNA ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 723 miles (1,164 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (OPF).