Fort Myers to Houston (RSW–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 33 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 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 4h 15m WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 51m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 10m AAASAY → AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 5h 10m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
DAL Dallas 5h 15m WN → WNXE Dallas (DAL) to Houston flights
STL St Louis 5h 25m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 6h 20m WN → SBEVJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 33m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Houston flights
DCA Washington 7h 9m AA → WN Washington (DCA) to Houston flights
CHS Charleston 7h 25m MX → WN Charleston (CHS) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 851 mi 2h 33m nonstop -1h behind

RSW–HOU had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 851 miles in 2h 33m.

Also explore RSW Routes HOU Routes RSW Live Flights HOU Live Flights RSW Delays HOU Delays
All flights from Houston (HOU) Houston to Fort Myers flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RSW–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
MCO ~4h 15m MSY ~4h 18m TPA ~4h 39m IAH ~4h 48m ATL ~4h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,527
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 → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
HOU → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric RSW→HOU PGD→HOU SRQ→HOU
Distance from RSW – 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 12
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 17m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Houston flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Houston flights · Miami (OPF) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
851 mi / 1,370 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m gate to gate.
Facts

RSW–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Houston route.
Route details
Distance851 mi / 1,370 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 2h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 851 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RSW to HOU: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Houston is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Yes, return flights from HOU 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 HOU

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RSW to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to HOU is about 2 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 851 miles (1,370 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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