Fort Myers to Charlotte (RSW–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RSW Airport Page →
602 mi airlines charter/private 46/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 25m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA5531+1
BA British
738
6:22 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2241+1
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
9:45 AM
EDT
11:31 AM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1781
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
9:57 AM
EDT
11:48 AM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5527+1
BA British
738
10:00 AM
EDT
12:01 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1017
Starts Oct 7 Seat map
AA American
7M8 Seat map
10:00 AM
EDT
12:01 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2018
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
4:14 PM
EDT
6:19 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3208
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
4:19 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1930
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
6:57 PM
EDT
9:02 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5782+2
BA British
738
7:11 AM
EDT
9:08 AM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1781
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
7:18 AM
EDT
9:12 AM
EDT
1h 54m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1809+1
Seat map
BA British
738 Seat map
8:30 AM
EDT
10:24 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2018
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
12:10 PM
EDT
2:04 PM
EDT
1h 54m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2801
Starts Oct 7 Seat map
AA American
7M8 Seat map
1:10 PM
EDT
3:07 PM
EDT
1h 57m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1288
Starts Oct 7 Seat map
AA American
7M8 Seat map
1:10 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 55m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3208
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
1:30 PM
EDT
3:13 PM
EDT
1h 43m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1810+2
BA British
321
3:43 PM
EDT
5:41 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1930
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
4:09 PM
EDT
6:07 PM
EDT
1h 58m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1176
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
7:55 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
EDT
1h 55m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MCO Orlando 3h 51m WN AAF9G3 Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 53m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg 4h 14m MX AA Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 4h 20m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
CHS Charleston 4h 25m MX AABA Charleston (CHS) to Charlotte flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 39m MX AAIB Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte flights
CMH Columbus 4h 43m MXWN AABA Columbus (CMH) to Charlotte flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 4h 48m B6UAWN AAADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charlotte flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 49m MX AA Norfolk (ORF) to Charlotte flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 56m WN AABAF9 Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Charlotte
2 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 602 mi 2h nonstop

RSW–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Contour Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 602 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA 32 738, 7M8 1h46-2h05 100% Oneworld BA
LF Contour Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, BA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (32 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: LF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 CLT direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,012
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 → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CLT → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric RSW→CLT PGD→CLT SRQ→CLT
Distance from RSW 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 6
Weekly flights 46 39
Flight time 2h 1h 33m 1h 9m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
602 mi / 968 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

RSW–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance602 mi / 968 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights46 out / 53 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 602 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RSW to CLT: American Airlines and Contour Airlines.
This route has frequent daily 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 Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Greenville-Spartanburg.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CLT 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 CLT

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Contour Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RSW to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to CLT is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 602 miles (968 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 99 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Greenville-Spartanburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (OPF).