Fort Myers to Raleigh/Durham (RSW–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX744
MX Mexicana
BCS3
7:00 AM
EDT
9:08 AM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX2744
MX Mexicana
BCS3
7:56 PM
EDT
9:57 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX745
MX Mexicana
BCS3
2:08 PM
EDT T1
4:17 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX2745
MX Mexicana
BCS3
5:05 PM
EDT T1
7:13 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Fort Myers to Raleigh/Durham
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 669 mi 2h 1m nonstop 111 1-stop hubs

RSW–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 111 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 8 BCS3 2h01-2h08 85%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (8 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 RDU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
111
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,349
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.

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric RSW→RDU PGD→RDU SRQ→RDU
Distance from RSW 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 8 2
Flight time 2h 1m 1h 54m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
669 mi / 1,076 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m to 2h 8m.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

RSW–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance669 mi / 1,076 km
Flight time2h 1m to 2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections111 hubs
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 2h 1m to 2h 8m. The route covers 669 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from RSW to RDU. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, UST, BHM, SAV, BCT, TCL, SUA, PGD, CHS, OPF, AGS, TPA, SRQ, ILM, CHO, PBI, FTY, ORF, EYW, TYS, PDK, GPT, CTH, CMI, MMU, NAS, PTK, FRG, GCM, BKL, TTN, CPS, TEB, GRR, ACY, MEM, PWK, YIP, RDG, MSY, BED, CUN, MKE, SUS, HOU, DSM, ALB, MHT, LSE, YOW, PSM, DAL, MKC, JCI, PWM, BTV, YUL, PUJ, AUS, BJC, ISP, SYR, BUF, MCI, IAD, VNY, BUR, PHX, SJC, SNA, CLT, IND, LAX, SEA, MCO, SFO, CAE, STL, JFK, ATL, HPN, BWI, DEN, LAS, EWR, ORD, IAH, PHL, DTW, DFW, BOS, ROC, MDW, LGA, MIA, DCA, CMH, CVG, CAK, BDL, BNA, FLL, PVD, PIT, SDF, YYZ, MSP, HVN, CLE, SLC and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RDU 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 RDU

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to RDU ranges from 2 hours 1 minutes to 2 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,076 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

111 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (OPF).