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

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2,477 mi airlines 3/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
UA1540
UA United
B38M
5:47 PM
EDT
9:11 PM
PDT
6h 24m
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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San Francisco to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,477 mi 5h 12m nonstop +3h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

SFO–RSW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 2,477 miles in approximately 5h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 B38M 5h12 100% Star Alliance
B6 JetBlue 1 5h57 100%
Aircraft on this route
B38MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: B6 (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to RSW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
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
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to RSW.
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One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,846
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
SFO → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
Return
RSW → SFO
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → RSW delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric SFO→RSW CCR→RSW
Distance from SFO 31 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 3
Flight time 5h 12m 4h 22m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
2,477 mi / 3,986 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 12m to 5h 57m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance2,477 mi / 3,986 km
Flight time5h 12m to 5h 57m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 5h 12m to 5h 57m. The route covers 2,477 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and United Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SFO to RSW. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, NUQ, HOU, BCT, BJC, VNY, SUA, PBI, OPF, APA, EGE, PWK, RFD, ASE, FLL, MSN, TPA, ATW, CVG, SBN, MIA, HDN, ABE, HPN, TEB, SYR, BTV, PSM, LIR, BED, SIG, PWM, SXM, MCI, HNL, MDW, ATL, BWI, LAS, PIT, DEN, IAH, BNA, MCO, STL, RDU, CLE, AUS, SLC, IAD, CMH, DFW, IND, PHL, PHX, MSP, ORD, EWR, CLT, LAX, YYZ, DTW, BOS, DAL, JFK, SEA, DCA, FRA and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Myers is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from RSW to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CCR. 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 SFO to RSW

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and United Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to RSW ranges from 5 hours 12 minutes to 5 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,477 miles (3,986 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR).