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

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Fort Myers to Houston
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 851 mi 2h 33m nonstop -1h behind 68 1-stop hubs

RSW–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 851 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – – 0% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PBI ~3h 57m SRQ ~3h 58m SUA ~4h 22m OPF ~4h 31m UST ~4h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,005
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
0%
Return
HOU → RSW
16%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
16%
Arriving
0%
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 SRQ→HOU OPF→HOU
Distance from RSW – 77 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 1 2 1
Flight time 2h 33m 1h 58m 2h 36m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Houston flights · Miami (OPF) to Houston flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) 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.
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 2h 33m. The route covers 851 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RSW to HOU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, SRQ, SUA, OPF, UST, PDK, EYW, GCM, MEM, CAE, NAS, USA, ILM, GRR, GSP, CLT, LEX, IAD, PWK, CLE, MMU, YYZ, TEB, BJC, HPN, PVR, SCF, ASE, EWR, BOS, ALB, SYR, PVD, ORD, YUL, PHL, SNA, VNY, RDU, SJC, HVN, CHS, SFO, CMH, DFW, FLL, MIA, PIT, MCO, ATL, STL, IND, DAL, MCI, BNA, BWI, LAS, SLC, MDW, LAX, DCA, MSY, DEN, AUS, SDF, MSP, PHX and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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 HOU

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Miami (OPF) and West Palm Beach (PBI).