Cheap flights from Baltimore-Washington to Southwest Florida International from $119
Updated 2026-07-25
921 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 15m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) to Southwest Florida International (RSW). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Baltimore-Washington
Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall is Southwest Airlines' largest East Coast hub and one of the cheapest US airports for domestic travel. The MARC Penn Line and Amtrak both serve BWI Rail Station — a 12-minute light rail shuttle ride from the terminal — with onward service to Washington Union Station in 30 minutes ($8 MARC, $20+ Amtrak). Limited international long-haul (BA to London, Condor to Frankfurt seasonally); the focus is heavy short-haul Southwest and ULCC capacity.
Arriving in Fort Myers
Southwest Florida International serves Fort Myers, Cape Coral and the Sanibel/Captiva island cluster, 12 miles southeast of central Fort Myers. There is no rail; LeeTran bus 70 reaches downtown Fort Myers in 50 minutes. Fares peak heavily during March (spring break and snowbird season) and Christmas–New Year; summer (June–September) is the cheapest, though hurricane risk is highest then.
Who flies BWI to RSW?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 15m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 15m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 2h 15m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 15m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 15m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 15m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Baltimore to Fort Myers FAQs
Direct flights from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) to Southwest Florida International (RSW) take approximately 2h 15m for the 921-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
6 carriers operate direct service from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) to Southwest Florida International (RSW): Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Southwest Florida International (RSW) is the primary international airport for Fort Myers. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.