Fort Myers to Phoenix (RSW–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA1672
AA American
7M8
4:43 PM
EDT
6:41 PM
MST
4h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1672
AA American
B38M
8:37 AM
MST T4
3:47 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Fort Myers to Phoenix
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,865 mi 4h 58m nonstop -3h behind 67 1-stop hubs

RSW–PHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,865 miles in approximately 4h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–PHX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 7M8 4h58 75% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 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 PHX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to PHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,001
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 → PHX
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
86%
Return
PHX → RSW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → PHX delays →

Other ways to reach Phoenix from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Metric RSW→PHX OPF→PHX PBI→PHX
Distance from RSW 101 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 7 1 2
Flight time 4h 58m 4h 37m 4h 17m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Phoenix is 3 hours behind Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · PHX: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 3:00 PM in Phoenix.
Distance & Flight Time
1,865 mi / 3,001 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 58m.
Getting from PHX

PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.

Phoenix Climate

Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.

Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.

RSW–PHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Phoenix route.
Route details
Distance1,865 mi / 3,001 km
Flight time4h 58m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to PHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport take approximately 4h 58m. The route covers 1,865 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from RSW to PHX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, SGR, PDK, OPF, PBI, HOU, MEM, PWK, ASE, CGF, VNY, SNA, PVR, CID, TEB, SJC, CTH, RIC, ATW, BFI, PWM, DSM, YUL, IAD, DFW, BUF, LAS, ATL, IAH, MCO, RDU, CLT, SEA, CMH, MSY, IND, MIA, DEN, ORD, BNA, BWI, MDW, MSN, DTW, YYZ, MKE, MCI, STL, MSP, PIT, EWR, DAL, CVG, CLE, DCA, PHL, SDF, JFK, SLC, FLL, AUS, SFO, BOS, GRR, LAX, BDL and YOW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Phoenix is 3 hours behind Fort Myers.
Yes, return flights from PHX 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 PHX

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to PHX ranges from 4 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,865 miles (3,001 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 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).