Fort Myers to Dallas-Fort Worth (RSW–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,016 mi airlines 113/wk
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BA5388
BA British
321
7:00 AM
EDT
9:24 AM
MDT
3h 24m
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AS4354
AS Alaska
321
7:00 AM
EDT
9:24 AM
MDT
3h 24m
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AA1281
AA American
321
7:00 AM
EDT
9:24 AM
MDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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BA4444
BA British
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:25 AM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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BA4839
BA British
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:25 AM
MDT
3h 25m
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AA2122
AA American
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:25 AM
MDT
3h 25m
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AS6034
AS Alaska
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:25 AM
MDT
3h 25m
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AA2489
AA American
738
10:00 AM
EDT
12:08 PM
MDT
3h 8m
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BA1675
BA British
32Q
11:35 AM
EDT
1:52 PM
MDT
3h 17m
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AA2740
AA American
32Q
11:35 AM
EDT
1:52 PM
MDT
3h 17m
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BA1800
BA British
32Q
11:35 AM
EDT
1:52 PM
MDT
3h 17m
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AS6770
AS Alaska
32Q
11:35 AM
EDT
1:52 PM
MDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA3108
AA American
738
1:33 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
MDT
3h 22m
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AY5705
AY Finnair
321
1:42 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
MDT
3h 13m
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AA2707
AA American
738
2:08 PM
EDT
4:17 PM
MDT
3h 9m
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AA2736
AA American
738
6:07 PM
EDT
8:21 PM
MDT
4h 14m
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F93263
F9 Frontier
A21N
6:23 PM
EDT
8:39 PM
MDT
3h 16m
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AS6770
AS Alaska
32Q
7:07 AM
MDT
10:44 AM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA2740
AA American
32Q
7:07 AM
MDT TD
10:44 AM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA3108
AA American
738
9:07 AM
MDT TC
12:43 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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BA6863
BA British
321
9:15 AM
MDT TA
12:52 PM
EDT
2h 37m
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BA4673
BA British
321
9:15 AM
MDT
12:52 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA2707
AA American
738
9:36 AM
MDT
1:18 PM
EDT
2h 42m
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F93264
F9 Frontier
A21N
1:50 PM
MDT TE
5:28 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA2736
AA American
738
2:04 PM
MDT TA
5:29 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA2712
AA American
321
4:24 PM
MDT
8:03 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AY4289
AY Finnair
738
5:06 PM
MDT TA
8:42 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA2295
AA American
738
6:31 PM
MDT TC
10:10 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AS4376
AS Alaska
321
7:05 PM
MDT
10:44 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA1267
AA American
321
7:05 PM
MDT
10:44 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AS4643
AS Alaska
321
7:22 PM
MDT TC
10:59 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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BA2468
BA British
321
7:22 PM
MDT TA
10:59 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA2474
AA American
321
8:09 PM
MDT TA
11:40 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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Fort Myers to Dallas-Fort Worth
5 carriers, 113 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 113 Flights/wk 1,016 mi 3h 8m nonstop -2h behind 81 1-stop hubs

RSW–DFW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,016 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 49 321, 32Q, 738 3h08-4h14 0% Oneworld
BA British Airways 35 321, 32Q, 738 3h17-3h25 0% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 21 321, 32Q, 738 3h17-3h25 0% Oneworld
AY Finnair 7 321 3h13 0% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 1 A21N 3h16 0%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS, AY, BA
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA, AS, BA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, BA
A21NF9
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + AY + BA (112 flights/wk, 99%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (1 flights/wk, 1%)
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 DFW direction.
Mon
16
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
17
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
113
Outbound / wk
107
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,876
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 → DFW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
88%
Return
DFW → RSW
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric RSW→DFW SRQ→DFW OPF→DFW
Distance from RSW 77 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 3 1
Weekly flights 113 15
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 4m 4h 16m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,016 mi / 1,635 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m to 4h 14m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

RSW–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,016 mi / 1,635 km
Flight time3h 8m to 4h 14m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights113 out / 107 return
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 8m to 4h 14m. The route covers 1,016 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and Frontier.
There are approximately 113 nonstop flights per week from RSW to DFW. The return direction has about 107 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HSV, CMI, MEM, SRQ, PBI, HOU, PIE, EYW, UST, CAE, PDK, OPF, SGR, NAS, CID, LEX, GCM, MDT, PVR, UES, ASE, SCF, TEB, PSM, SNA, SJC, AUS, BFI, YUL, DSM, IAD, BWI, ILM, ATW, IAH, FLL, BDL, MCO, CLT, ATL, JFK, PIT, STL, MKE, CHS, RDU, SLC, GPT, MIA, GSP, IND, CMH, ORD, BNA, DTW, MSY, DEN, BOS, MCI, FRA, PHL, MSP, LAX, CVG, MDW, YYZ, EWR, RIC, MSN, CLE, DCA, SDF, LGA, SFO, PHX, BUF, HVN, LAS, SYR, SEA and GRR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Fort Myers.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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 DFW

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and Frontier. With 113 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RSW to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to DFW ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes to 4 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,016 miles (1,635 km). There are approximately 113 weekly flights outbound and 107 return, totaling 220 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HSV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Miami (OPF) and West Palm Beach (PBI).