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

RSW Airport Page →
602 mi airlines charter/private 68/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 18m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA5531cs
BA British
738
6:22 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1097+1
AA American
738
6:22 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2241+1
AA American
738
7:20 AM
EDT
9:22 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5527cs
BA British
738
10:00 AM
EDT
12:01 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2427+2
AA American
738
10:00 AM
EDT
12:01 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1781
AA American
738
11:04 AM
EDT
1:05 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3208
AA American
738
3:02 PM
EDT
5:08 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2444
AA American
321
4:01 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1930
AA American
321
6:34 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2442+1
AA American
321
7:41 PM
EDT
9:45 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5782cs
BA British
738
7:11 AM
EDT
9:08 AM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2427+2
AA American
738
7:11 AM
EDT
9:08 AM
EDT
1h 57m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1781
AA American
738
8:20 AM
EDT
10:14 AM
EDT
1h 54m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3208
AA American
738
10:50 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
EDT
1h 55m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2444
AA American
321
1:10 PM
EDT
3:09 PM
EDT
1h 59m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1930
AA American
321
3:43 PM
EDT
5:41 PM
EDT
1h 58m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1810cs
BA British
738
6:31 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2442+1
AA American
738
6:31 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
EDT
2h 2m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1176+2
AA American
738
8:00 PM
EDT
9:53 PM
EDT
1h 53m
29%
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 39m WN AAF9G3 Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 58m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg 4h 21m MX AA Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 4h 26m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 28m MX AABAIB Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte flights
CHS Charleston 4h 29m MX AABA Charleston (CHS) to Charlotte flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 43m WN AABAEJA Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 49m MX AAVJA Norfolk (ORF) to Charlotte flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 49m AFDLF9 AA Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Charlotte flights
RIC Richmond 4h 56m MX AABA Richmond (RIC) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Charlotte
2 carriers, 68 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 602 mi 2h 1m 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 1m. 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 54 321, 738 1h49-2h06 0% Oneworld BA
LF Contour Airlines 0 0%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (54 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
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,849
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
80%
Return
CLT → RSW
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
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 68 31
Flight time 2h 1m 1h 33m 1h 14m
Departure OTP 0%
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 1m 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 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights68 out / 63 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 1m 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.
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 68 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 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 602 miles (968 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 131 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).