Fort Myers to Richmond (RSW–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
2:37 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
EDT
2h 18m
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MX303
Starts Oct 13
MX Breeze Airways
223
2:45 PM
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5:03 PM
EDT
2h 18m
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MX Breeze Airways
223
8:52 PM
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11:24 PM
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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
CLT Charlotte 4h 1m AABA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 5m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 10m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
BNA Nashville 4h 32m WN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
MCO Orlando 4h 35m WN → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 1m AAASBA → AABAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 5h 29m AFDLVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 5h 35m WN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
JFK New York 5h 36m B6DLEI → AMCIDL New York (JFK) to Richmond flights
LGA New York 5h 40m DL → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Richmond
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 801 mi 2h 18m nonstop

RSW–RIC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 801 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RSW Routes RIC Routes RSW Live Flights RIC Live Flights RSW Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Fort Myers flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 3 223, BCS3 2h18 100% – –
AA American Airlines 1 – – 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (3 flights/wk, 75%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 25%)
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 RIC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
CLT ~4h 1m BWI ~4h 5m ATL ~4h 10m BNA ~4h 32m MCO ~4h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,278
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 → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
RIC → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric RSW→RIC SRQ→RIC OPF→RIC
Distance from RSW – 77 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 3 – 1
Flight time 2h 18m 2h 13m 1h 58m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Richmond flights · Miami (OPF) to Richmond flights · Lakeland (LAL) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Richmond is 0 hours the same as Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
801 mi / 1,289 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m gate to gate.
Facts

RSW–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance801 mi / 1,289 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 801 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RSW to RIC: Breeze Airways and American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from RIC to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ, OPF and LAL. 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 RIC

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways and American Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to RIC is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 801 miles (1,289 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Miami (OPF) and Lakeland (LAL).