Newark (EWR) to Fort Myers (RSW) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,068-mile flight takes about 3h 5m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,068 mi · 1,719 km
- Flight time
- 3h 5m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying EWR to RSW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER | 246,923 | 3h 5m |
| JetBlueSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 35,190 | 3h 7m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
EWR to RSW flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:55am and the last at 7:06pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1115United Airlines | 7:55am | 11:01am | 28 | 88% |
| UA 738United Airlines | 1:35pm | 4:39pm | 15 | 80% |
| UA 2044United Airlines | 2:21pm | 5:28pm | 10 | 60% |
| UA 1237United Airlines | 2:59pm | 6:07pm | 21 | 91% |
| UA 435United Airlines | 6:45pm | 9:54pm | 21 | 70% |
| UA 1845United Airlines | 7:06pm | 10:17pm | 10 | 58% |
Is EWR to RSW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,966 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (91%), those around 7pm the least (67%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,721 | 79% | 16 min | 2% |
| JetBlue | 245 | 78% | 16 min | 2.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 71 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 290 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 130 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 56 | 67% | |
| 10am to 11am | 68 | 83% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 225 | 79% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 73 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 253 | 73% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 124 | 73% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 129 | 82% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 89 | 74% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 153 | 79% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 188 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 114 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 122 | 18,291 | |
| September 2025 | 118 | 16,017 | |
| October 2025 | 159 | 23,589 | |
| November 2025 | 200 | 27,473 | |
| December 2025 | 202 | 31,254 | |
| January 2026 | 172 | 24,907 | |
| February 2026 | 173 | 26,868 | |
| March 2026 | 229 | 35,636 | |
| April 2026 | 208 | 25,698 | |
| May 2026 | 175 | 22,526 | |
| June 2026 | 100 | 15,578 | |
| July 2026 | 88 | 14,585 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.