Is a 45 min layover in Fort Myers long enough?

RSW · Southwest Florida International · Fort Myers, United States
Probably Enough

Yes, 45 minutes is probably enough for a layover at RSW (Fort Myers).

Comfortable for domestic-to-domestic connections given the compact single-terminal layout.
Concourses
1
Max Transit
15m
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
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Domestic → Domestic
40min
tight
Domestic → International
60min
✗
International → Domestic
75min
✗
International → International
75min
✗
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Since RSW is mostly an origin/destination airport, check that your connecting itinerary is even routed sensibly, as many 'connections' here are actually the result of limited direct service.
The single-terminal layout means no inter-terminal train or bus is needed, so budget mainly for walking and security line time.
Winter high season (December through April) brings the heaviest crowds and longer security waits due to peak snowbird traffic.
If arriving from Canada or another limited international route, allow extra time for Federal Inspection Station processing before reaching connecting domestic gates.
Concourses are close together, so gate-to-gate walks rarely take more than 10 minutes even from opposite ends of the terminal.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
All gates are located within one linear terminal building along Concourses A through D, reached on foot from a single central security checkpoint. There is no train or shuttle system needed, and passengers connecting between domestic flights do not need to clear security again since all concourses sit past the same checkpoint.
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Southwest Florida International (RSW)?

Comfortable for domestic-to-domestic connections given the compact single-terminal layout.

What is the minimum connection time at RSW?

Minimum connection times at Southwest Florida International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 40 minutes, International-to-International is 75 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 45 minutes connection at RSW on an international flight?

45 minutes is below the 75-minute international MCT at Southwest Florida International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. All gates are located within one linear terminal building along Concourses A through D, reached on foot from a single central security checkpoint. There is no train or shuttle system needed, and passengers connecting between domestic flights do not need to clear security again since all concourses sit past the same checkpoint.

What happens if I miss my connection at RSW?

Because most airlines here (Delta, American, United, Southwest, JetBlue) have limited daily flights, missed connections should be handled promptly at the departure gate or airline service desk, as rebooking options may not appear until the next day during off-peak seasons.

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