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

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MX316
MX Mexicana
223
5:23 PM
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2h 3m
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MX317
MX Mexicana
223
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10:46 AM
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AA American
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Fort Myers to New Orleans
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 570 mi 2h 3m nonstop -1h behind 91 1-stop hubs

RSW–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 570 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 91 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore RSW Routes MSY Routes RSW Live Flights MSY Live Flights RSW Delays MSY Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 223 2h03 64% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RSW to MSY direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
91
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,925
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.
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 1 4
Weekly flights 2 1 1
Flight time 2h 3m 1h 50m 1h 36m
Departure OTP 64% – –
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 2h 3m.
Facts

RSW–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance570 mi / 918 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections91 hubs
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 approximately 2h 3m. The route covers 570 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RSW to MSY. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BCT, EYW, BHM, AGS, GPT, SRQ, PBI, ORL, PGD, OPF, TPA, NAS, SUA, HSV, UST, PDK, TYS, ROG, FTY, MLB, SAV, GSP, MEM, MYR, CUN, HOU, CGF, ILM, MKE, DAL, AUS, ACY, PLS, PWK, RIC, MKC, CLE, TEB, BDL, PVD, HPN, PSM, ASE, BTR, ABE, ANU, HVN, GRR, SCF, PWM, YUL, ORF, PHX, SNA, VNY, RDU, SJC, LAX, SEA, ATL, IAD, SFO, MCO, IAH, CLT, BWI, DFW, STL, CVG, EWR, MDW, BNA, FLL, LAS, MIA, BOS, SDF, PHL, DEN, MSP, ORD, LGA, CHS, YYZ, DTW, DCA, JFK, PIT, SLC, MCI and SGR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to MSY ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 570 miles (918 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

91 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (OPF).