Fort Myers to Cleveland (RSW–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,028 mi airlines 45/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
F99595
F9 Frontier
A20N
6:30 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
EDT
2h 45m
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F91543
F9 Frontier
A20N
6:30 AM
EDT
8:56 AM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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UA594
UA United
7M8
10:59 AM
EDT
1:52 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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UA679
UA United
7M8
10:59 AM
EDT
1:51 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
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F93795
F9 Frontier
A21N
12:48 PM
EDT
3:49 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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F91545
F9 Frontier
32N
4:44 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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WN3859
WN Southwest
B38M
4:45 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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F92715
F9 Frontier
20N
5:04 PM
EDT
8:02 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA1361
UA United
7M8
6:20 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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F93796
F9 Frontier
32N
5:30 AM
EDT
8:28 AM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA1955
UA United
B38M
7:00 AM
EDT
9:57 AM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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F92338
F9 Frontier
32N
7:30 AM
EDT
10:32 AM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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WN1105
WN Southwest
737
11:25 AM
EDT
2:05 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA2420
UA United
B38M
2:23 PM
EDT
5:14 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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F91544
F9 Frontier
A20N
5:59 PM
EDT
9:17 PM
EDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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F91546
F9 Frontier
32N
10:44 PM
EDT
2:53 AM+1
EDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
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Fort Myers to Cleveland
3 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 1,028 mi 2h 26m nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

RSW–CLE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,028 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 28 20N, 32N, A20N, A21N 2h26-3h02 33%
UA United Airlines 16 7M8 2h50-2h53 33% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 1 B38M 2h45 33%
Aircraft on this route
20N Airbus A320neo – F9
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
A20NF9
A21NF9
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (29 flights/wk, 64%)
Star Alliance: UA (16 flights/wk, 36%)
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 CLE direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
7
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
9
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,729
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 → CLE
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
47%
Return
CLE → RSW
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → CLE delays →

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric RSW→CLE SRQ→CLE PBI→CLE
Distance from RSW 77 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 2
Weekly flights 45 10 3
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 30m 2h 58m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,028 mi / 1,654 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m to 3h 2m.

RSW–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance1,028 mi / 1,654 km
Flight time2h 26m to 3h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights45 out / 43 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 2h 26m to 3h 2m. The route covers 1,028 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from RSW to CLE. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, CGF, HHH, CMH, SRQ, PTK, MTN, CHS, MLB, PBI, MEM, IND, MMU, SDF, LEX, TEB, NAS, HPN, SYR, MKE, ALB, DAL, MSY, CID, HOU, RDU, SNA, ATL, SEA, DCA, BWI, MIA, CLT, DFW, IAH, ORD, MCO, BOS, FLL, EWR, PIT, DTW, STL, BNA, PHL, YYZ, MSP, IAD, JFK, MDW, LGA, DEN, LAX, LAS, PHX, SLC, SFO and GRR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ, PBI 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 CLE

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RSW to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to CLE ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,028 miles (1,654 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Miami (MIA).