Fort Myers Airport to Launch Seasonal Nonstop Flights to Phoenix

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers is gaining a fresh link to the West with American Airlines launching seasonal nonstop flights to Phoenix (PHX) later this year. The service is scheduled to run during the busy holiday travel windows, offering a direct route for Southwest Florida residents heading west for family visits or vacation getaways.

✈️ Flight Details & Schedule

• Travel periods: Runs daily

  • Nov 20 – Dec 3, 2025

  • Dec 18, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026.

• Route: RSW ↔ PHX

• Purpose: Meet rising holiday demand and expand leisure travel options.

📈 Why It Matters for RSW & Local Travelers

• Expanded network: Part of seven new routes American announced on June 26, 2025, reinforcing Phoenix as a key hub.

• Passenger boost: RSW served over 11 million travelers in 2024, ranking among the nation’s top 50 busiest airports.

• Leisure travel focus: The schedule aligns with peak family travel periods and holiday tourism, offering direct flights without hub connections.

🏝️ Local Impact & Community Benefits

• Eased festive travel: Offers Naples and Southwest Florida residents a convenient route to Arizona without drive-through hubs.

• Tourism boost: Smooth link for Phoenicians or westerners planning holiday sun escapes in Southwest Florida.

• Airport growth momentum: RSW continues to expand services—recently adding Breeze Airways bases and new routes—under a major $1 billion terminal renovation