Fort Myers to Seattle (RSW–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,621 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 39 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 8h 1m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
STL St Louis 8h 2m WN → ASJLQR St Louis (STL) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 8h 3m UAWN → 8CASAY Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
MDW Chicago 8h 5m WN → LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Seattle flights
MCO Orlando 8h 7m WN → ASDLJL Orlando (MCO) to Seattle flights
MCI Kansas City 8h 11m WN → ASAYDL Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 11m AFDLSY → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 12m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seattle flights
BNA Nashville 8h 27m WN → ASAYDL Nashville (BNA) to Seattle flights
IAH Houston 8h 38m ACUA → ASBREK Houston (IAH) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,621 mi 6h 13m nonstop -3h behind

RSW–SEA had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,621 miles in 6h 13m.

Also explore RSW Routes SEA Routes RSW Live Flights SEA Live Flights RSW Delays SEA Delays
All flights from Seattle (SEA) Seattle to Fort Myers flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RSW–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 0 – – 80% Oneworld HA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
ATL ~8h 1m STL ~8h 2m DEN ~8h 3m MDW ~8h 5m MCO ~8h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,137
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 → SEA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
95%
Return
SEA → RSW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric RSW→SEA PBI→SEA MIA→SEA
Distance from RSW – 103 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 6
Weekly flights – 1 44
Flight time 6h 13m 5h 44m 5h 39m
Departure OTP 80% – –
West Palm Beach (PBI) to Seattle flights · Miami (MIA) to Seattle flights · Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Seattle is 3 hours behind Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
2,621 mi / 4,218 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 13m gate to gate.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RSW–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance2,621 mi / 4,218 km
Flight time6h 13m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 6h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 2,621 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RSW to SEA: Alaska Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 13m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, St. Louis Lambert and Denver.
Seattle is 3 hours behind Fort Myers.
Yes, return flights from SEA to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PBI, MIA and FLL. 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 SEA

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RSW to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to SEA is about 6 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,621 miles (4,218 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, St. Louis Lambert and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Palm Beach (PBI), Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL).