Fort Myers to New Orleans (RSW–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 3h 55m WN → EJAF9MX Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 11m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 5h WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 5h 4m ACUA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 5m AABA → AABACYO Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
STL St Louis 5h 5m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 23m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
BNA Nashville 5h 42m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
MDW Chicago 5h 50m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 53m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 570 mi 1h 33m nonstop -1h behind

RSW–MSY had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Mexicana, last on the schedule in May 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 570 miles in 1h 33m.

Also explore RSW Routes MSY Routes RSW Live Flights MSY Live Flights RSW Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Fort Myers flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RSW–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 78% – –
MX Mexicana 0 – – 78% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
EYW ~3h 24m GPT ~3h 26m PGD ~3h 35m HSV ~3h 49m MCO ~3h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,551
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 → MSY
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
74%
Return
MSY → RSW
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric RSW→MSY PGD→MSY SRQ→MSY
Distance from RSW – 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 33m 1h 50m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Punta Gorda (PGD) to New Orleans flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to New Orleans flights · Miami (OPF) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
570 mi / 918 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m gate to gate.
Facts

RSW–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance570 mi / 918 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 570 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from RSW to MSY: Sun Country Airlines and Mexicana. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Love Field.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Yes, return flights from MSY 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 MSY

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Mexicana, last on the schedule in May 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 MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to MSY is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 570 miles (918 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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