Fort Myers to Los Angeles (RSW–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA623
UA United
7M9
7:31 PM
EDT
10:11 PM
PDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA283
UA United
7M9
9:15 AM
PDT T7
4:54 PM
EDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Myers to Los Angeles
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 2,235 mi 5h 40m nonstop -3h behind 62 1-stop hubs

RSW–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,235 miles in approximately 5h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 7M9 5h40 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LAX direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,061
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 → LAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
Return
LAX → RSW
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric RSW→LAX OPF→LAX PBI→LAX
Distance from RSW 101 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 2 1 7
Flight time 5h 40m 5h 17m 6h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,235 mi / 3,596 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

RSW–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,235 mi / 3,596 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 5h 40m. The route covers 2,235 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RSW to LAX. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, SCF, MEM, VLD, PDK, SGR, OPF, BJC, SDF, CAE, HOU, SJC, GCM, ASE, PBI, PVR, MSN, BFI, HPN, TEB, ROC, MIA, DSM, RDU, YUL, AUS, IAD, DFW, LAS, PIT, CMH, DAL, SEA, MCI, IAH, CLT, BWI, DEN, ATL, MCO, BNA, MDW, SLC, FLL, MSP, ORD, IND, DTW, CVG, FRA, EWR, JFK, BOS, STL, PHX, SFO, YYZ, PHL, DCA, CLE, TLV and MSY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Fort Myers.
Yes, return flights from LAX to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, PBI and MIA. 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 LAX

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to LAX ranges from 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,235 miles (3,596 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Miami (MIA).