Fort Myers to Buffalo (RSW–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,146 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 10m ago
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✈ Nonstop
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B62050
B6 JetBlue
320
3:20 PM
EDT TD
6:10 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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B62049
B6 JetBlue
320
11:25 AM
EDT
2:23 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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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 30m WN → EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
MCO Orlando 4h 33m WN → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 51m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 4h 52m DLVSWS → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 5h 6m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 10m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 5h 15m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 26m AABAF9 → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 5h 27m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 5h 39m B6DLEI → AAB6EI Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Buffalo
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,146 mi 2h 50m nonstop

RSW–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,146 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 3 320 2h50 70% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 2 – – 70% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + WN (5 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 BUF 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
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BWI ~4h 30m MCO ~4h 33m CLT ~4h 51m DTW ~4h 52m MQY ~4h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
928
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 → BUF
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
80%
Return
BUF → RSW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric RSW→BUF SRQ→BUF OPF→BUF
Distance from RSW – 77 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 3 1 –
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 29m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 70% – –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Buffalo flights · Miami (OPF) to Buffalo flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,146 mi / 1,845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
Facts

RSW–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,146 mi / 1,845 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 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: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,146 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RSW to BUF: JetBlue 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, Orlando and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from BUF to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ, OPF and PBI. 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 BUF

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to BUF is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,146 miles (1,845 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Orlando and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Miami (OPF) and West Palm Beach (PBI).