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

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AS510
AS Alaska
7M8
8:20 AM
EDT
12:01 PM
MDT
6h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS226
AS Alaska
73J
9:09 AM
EDT
12:31 PM
MDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS509
AS Alaska
7M8
12:05 PM
MDT
8:49 PM
EDT
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS225
AS Alaska
B39M
12:56 PM
MDT
9:31 PM
EDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Myers to Seattle
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,621 mi 5h 22m nonstop -2h behind 48 1-stop hubs

RSW–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,621 miles in approximately 5h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 4 73J, 7M8 5h22-6h41 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (4 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 SEA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,770
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 → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
Return
SEA → RSW
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric RSW→SEA MIA→SEA FLL→SEA
Distance from RSW 104 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 2
Weekly flights 4 48 21
Flight time 5h 22m 5h 52m 6h 15m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Seattle is 2 hours behind Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · SEA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
2,621 mi / 4,218 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 22m to 6h 41m.
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.

RSW–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance2,621 mi / 4,218 km
Flight time5h 22m to 6h 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 5h 22m to 6h 41m. The route covers 2,621 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from RSW to SEA. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UES, ASE, MEM, HOU, BFI, SJC, SNA, MIA, PVR, IAD, FLL, BWI, CMH, MCI, ATL, DFW, LAS, PIT, CLT, MCO, IND, IAH, PHL, JFK, DEN, MDW, AUS, MSP, ORD, CVG, DTW, FRA, BNA, SLC, BOS, RDU, STL, CLE, PHX, MKE, YYZ, EWR, DAL, SFO, CHS, LAX, DCA and MSY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 2 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 MIA, FLL and TPA. 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) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to SEA ranges from 5 hours 22 minutes to 6 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,621 miles (4,218 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via UES. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Tampa (TPA).