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

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101 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
HPN White Plains 6h 54m B6 → EJAXE White Plains (HPN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MIA Miami ~3h 20m AA → FRVHPJ Miami (MIA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~4h 51m MX → UD Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 7m AFAMDL → Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 29m WN → Dallas (DAL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
SYR Syracuse ~7h 21m MX → Syracuse (SYR) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 34m AAACAS → Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
101 mi 0h 34m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between RSW and FXE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore RSW Routes FXE Routes RSW Live Flights FXE Live Flights RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Lauderdale (FXE) Fort Lauderdale to Fort Myers flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to FXE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MIA ~3h 20m RDU ~4h 51m ATL ~5h 7m DAL ~6h 29m HPN ~6h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
49
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 → FXE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
FXE → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Metric RSW→FXE SRQ→FXE OPF→FXE
Distance from RSW – 77 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 3
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 34m 0h 31m 0h 16m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) 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 Executive 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 · FXE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
101 mi / 162 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 34m gate to gate.
Facts

RSW–FXE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance101 mi / 162 km
Flight time0h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: FXE
Full nameFort Lauderdale Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to FXE flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport take about 0h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 101 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Westchester County.
Yes, return flights from FXE 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 FXE

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RSW to FXE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to FXE is about 0 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 101 miles (162 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Westchester County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Miami (OPF) and West Palm Beach (PBI).