St Louis (STL) to Fort Myers (RSW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, with about 15 flights a week in July 2026. The 979-mile flight takes about 2h 21m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 979 mi · 1,576 km
- Flight time
- 2h 21m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying STL to RSW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 15 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 120,211 | 2h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
STL to RSW flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:05am and the last at 6:50pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1282Southwest Airlines | 10:05am | 1:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3884Southwest Airlines | 10:15am | 1:45pm | 24 | 92% |
| WN 22Southwest Airlines | 3:55pm | 7:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4074Southwest Airlines | 6:50pm | 10:20pm | 28 | 64% |
Is STL to RSW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 1,009 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (93%), those around 3pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,009 | 79% | 12 min | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 57 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 25 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 78 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 110 | 90% | |
| 9am to 10am | 38 | 90% | |
| 10am to 11am | 149 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 37 | 81% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 43 | 72% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 59 | 61% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 33 | 58% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 24 | 75% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 126 | 78% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 97 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 109 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 64 | 8,093 | |
| September 2025 | 62 | 7,677 | |
| October 2025 | 87 | 11,140 | |
| November 2025 | 82 | 10,016 | |
| December 2025 | 86 | 11,056 | |
| January 2026 | 90 | 10,374 | |
| February 2026 | 94 | 12,260 | |
| March 2026 | 132 | 15,026 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 8,903 | |
| May 2026 | 85 | 8,991 | |
| June 2026 | 66 | 8,385 | |
| July 2026 | 65 | 8,436 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.