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

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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 55 1-stop hubs

RSW–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 570 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 Breeze Airways 2 223 2h03 26% – –
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
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Tue
0
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Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
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Fri
0
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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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
PBI ~2h 27m EYW ~3h 8m OPF ~3h 32m UST ~3h 53m FTY ~4h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,087
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
26%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
26%
Arriving
50%
Return
MSY → RSW
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
69%
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 1 1
Weekly flights 2 6 1
Flight time 2h 3m 1h 50m –
Departure OTP 26% – –
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
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 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 difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RSW to MSY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, EYW, OPF, UST, FTY, MEM, GSP, SDF, CGF, HOU, RIC, PVD, MKE, CLE, YUL, ASE, SCF, GRR, RDU, BDL, AUS, ATL, IAH, CVG, DFW, CLT, BWI, MCO, FLL, JFK, STL, MIA, MDW, SLC, BNA, BOS, ORD, DAL, MCI, EWR, PIT, DEN, PHL, LAS, DTW, IAD, CHS, DCA, MSP, YYZ, LAX, LGA, SFO, PHX and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Breeze Airways. 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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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