Fort Myers to Tampa (RSW–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN Southwest
2:43 PM
EDT
3:43 PM
EDT
1h
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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
ATL Atlanta 4h 5m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg 4h 35m MX MX Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 37m AABA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 4h 40m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 45m MX DLF9MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Tampa flights
CMH Columbus 5h 25m MXWN MXWN Columbus (CMH) to Tampa flights
STL St Louis 5h 35m LXJWN WN St Louis (STL) to Tampa flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 35m MXWN MXWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Tampa flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 37m AFDLF9 DLF9 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Tampa flights
DCA Washington 5h 47m AAAS AAWN Washington (DCA) to Tampa flights
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Fort Myers to Tampa
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 110 mi 1h nonstop

RSW–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 110 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 1h 78%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 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 TPA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,145
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 → TPA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
76%
Return
TPA → RSW
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric RSW→TPA PGD→TPA SRQ→TPA
Distance from RSW 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 0h 26m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
110 mi / 178 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m gate to gate.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

RSW–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance110 mi / 178 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 110 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RSW to TPA: Southwest 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Greenville-Spartanburg and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from TPA 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.
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 TPA

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to TPA is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 110 miles (178 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Greenville-Spartanburg and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (OPF).