Chicago (ORD) to Fort Myers (RSW) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, with about 40 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,120-mile flight takes about 2h 55m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,120 mi · 1,802 km
- Flight time
- 2h 55m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying ORD to RSW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-900ER | 231,220 | 3h 0m |
| American Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A319 | 149,189 | 2h 49m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo | 54,271 | 2h 53m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 11,679 | 2h 50m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 5,939 | 3h 7m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to RSW flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:45am and the last at 7:29pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2437American Airlines | 6:45am | 10:37am | 30 | 60% |
| AA 2433American Airlines | 6:50am | 10:45am | 4 | 96% |
| UA 1740United Airlines | 7:15am | 11:21am | 31 | 92% |
| UA 1035United Airlines | 10:30am | 2:36pm | 21 | 71% |
| UA 1102United Airlines | 10:35am | 2:44pm | 10 | 87% |
| AA 2561American Airlines | 11:54am | 3:49pm | 27 | 73% |
| UA 2618United Airlines | 4:26pm | 8:34pm | 10 | 70% |
| UA 1210United Airlines | 5:51pm | 9:57pm | 21 | 67% |
| AA 3122American Airlines | 7:04pm | 10:59pm | 27 | 42% |
| AA 3238American Airlines | 7:29pm | 11:29pm | 4 | 66% |
Is ORD to RSW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 3,244 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 7pm the least (50%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,615 | 82% | 13 min | 0.6% |
| American Airlines | 1,178 | 71% | 22 min | 1.8% |
| Spirit Airlines | 312 | 59% | 34 min | 6.4% |
| Southwest Airlines | 103 | 78% | 12 min | 2.9% |
| Frontier Airlines | 36 | 77% | 18 min | 2.8% |
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 | 351 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 482 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 153 | 77% | |
| 9am to 10am | 274 | 80% | |
| 10am to 11am | 432 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 133 | 69% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 235 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 168 | 71% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 89 | 82% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 325 | 71% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 178 | 69% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 89 | 58% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 249 | 50% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 182 | 24,926 | |
| September 2025 | 169 | 21,716 | |
| October 2025 | 199 | 29,443 | |
| November 2025 | 261 | 36,712 | |
| December 2025 | 334 | 48,193 | |
| January 2026 | 310 | 40,490 | |
| February 2026 | 340 | 53,442 | |
| March 2026 | 453 | 72,363 | |
| April 2026 | 357 | 44,311 | |
| May 2026 | 232 | 27,941 | |
| June 2026 | 178 | 26,760 | |
| July 2026 | 179 | 26,001 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.