Fort Myers to Fort Lauderdale (RSW–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Fort Myers to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 104 mi 0h 45m nonstop 104 1-stop hubs

RSW–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 104 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NK Spirit Airlines 1 – 0h45 26% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK (1 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 FLL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
104
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
OPF ~2h 23m SUA ~2h 26m PBI ~2h 42m PIE ~2h 43m EYW ~3h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,097
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 → FLL
26%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
26%
Arriving
74%
Return
FLL → RSW
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric RSW→FLL PGD→FLL OPF→FLL
Distance from RSW – 30 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 0h 45m 7h 3m 0h 28m
Departure OTP 26% – –
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Miami (OPF) to Fort Lauderdale flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
104 mi / 168 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RSW–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance104 mi / 168 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections104 hubs
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 104 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RSW to FLL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, SUA, PBI, PIE, EYW, NAS, HHH, GCM, PDK, FTY, CAE, HSV, GPT, USA, MEM, LRM, SGR, MTN, CMI, MIA, MDT, HOU, MMU, FRG, TEB, CGF, PTK, UES, CTH, LEX, PWK, YKF, BED, ABE, CID, SDF, DSM, BJC, PVR, ASE, ORH, SYR, SNA, VNY, GRR, SJC, RDU, MCO, ALB, MHT, ATL, CHS, IAH, BUF, IAD, CLT, MSY, CAK, JFK, DTW, AUS, BWI, STL, RIC, PIT, BOS, HPN, IND, MKE, CLE, PHL, EWR, SLC, ISP, CVG, CMH, BNA, HVN, LAX, DFW, MSP, DEN, MDW, YYZ, ORD, PHX, YOW, MCI, ILM, DCA, ROC, GSP, SFO, LGA, ACY, ILG, DAL, YUL, PVD, TLV, BDL, ATW, LAS and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PGD, OPF and PBI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 FLL

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Spirit Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to FLL ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 104 miles (168 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

104 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Miami (OPF) and West Palm Beach (PBI).