Fort Myers to San Francisco (RSW–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1540
UA United
B38M
5:47 PM
EDT
9:11 PM
PDT
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA564
UA United
B38M
8:25 AM
PDT T3
4:37 PM
EDT
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6578
B6 JetBlue
2:13 PM
PDT
11:10 PM
EDT
5h 57m
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 San Francisco
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 2,477 mi 6h 24m nonstop -3h behind 64 1-stop hubs

RSW–SFO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,477 miles in approximately 6h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–SFO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 B38M 6h24 67% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
B38MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 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 SFO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,781
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 → SFO
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
Return
SFO → RSW
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San Francisco from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric RSW→SFO OPF→SFO PBI→SFO
Distance from RSW 101 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 2 1 1
Flight time 6h 24m 5h 58m 5h 31m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
2,477 mi / 3,986 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 24m.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

RSW–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance2,477 mi / 3,986 km
Flight time6h 24m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to San Francisco International Airport take approximately 6h 24m. The route covers 2,477 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RSW to SFO. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, PIE, SUA, PBI, SGR, VNY, PDK, MEM, BJC, OPF, ASE, PWK, SNA, HOU, CVG, MSN, PTK, BFI, RIC, PVR, TEB, MMU, BED, PSM, HPN, LGA, YUL, LAS, ATL, DFW, CLT, SEA, FLL, DCA, BWI, MCO, CLE, AUS, DEN, MDW, IAH, ORD, MIA, PHL, DAL, MSP, PIT, IND, PHX, MSY, MCI, BNA, EWR, IAD, STL, RDU, DTW, BOS, JFK, YYZ, SLC, CMH, FRA and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Fort Myers.
Yes, return flights from SFO 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 SFO

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to SFO ranges from 6 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,477 miles (3,986 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Miami (MIA).