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

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Tampa to Fort Myers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 110 mi 0h 30m nonstop 123 1-stop hubs

TPA–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 110 miles in approximately 0h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 123 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
123
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,330
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric TPA→RSW PIE→RSW SRQ→RSW
Distance from TPA – 10 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 5
Weekly flights 0 – –
Flight time 0h 30m 0h 31m –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Fort Myers flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Fort Myers flights · Punta Gorda (PGD) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
110 mi / 178 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m.
Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

Facts

TPA–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance110 mi / 178 km
Flight time0h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections123 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 0h 30m. The route covers 110 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, PGD, PBI, BCT, ORL, OPF, VRB, NAS, SUA, FXE, FLL, TLH, EYW, HHH, AGS, MCO, SAV, SFB, MIA, MLB, HAV, SNU, JAX, PLS, FTY, PDK, GCM, HOG, MYR, GSP, GSO, TYS, FTW, ILM, MEM, PHF, HOU, MNZ, CGF, OSU, TEB, FDK, PUJ, LRM, TUL, JCI, TOL, PWK, DAL, AUS, STT, RFD, TTN, ILG, BED, PTK, RST, SJU, GRR, AVP, ROC, MSN, SYR, YOW, ORF, YUL, BTV, EGE, RDU, PWM, APA, ASE, SCF, HPN, PSM, HVN, PHX, CMH, VNY, ISP, LAX, SFO, SEA, ATL, SDF, LAS, RIC, DTW, MSY, CVG, IAH, BUF, BWI, CLE, CLT, MKE, BNA, STL, PVD, ACY, IND, DFW, MCI, MDW, IAD, JFK, BDL, BOS, ORD, EWR, PHL, PIT, FRA, DCA, LGA, MSP, YYZ, DEN, CHS, ALB, MHT, CAK and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RSW to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, SRQ and PGD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 TPA to RSW

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines.

TPA to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to RSW ranges from 0 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 110 miles (178 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

123 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).