Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan to Southwest Florida International from $169
Updated 2026-06-06
1087 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 35m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) to Southwest Florida International (RSW). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $169 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Detroit Metropolitan
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is Delta's principal Midwest hub. Two terminals — McNamara (Delta) and North Terminal (Spirit, AA, UA, others) — are connected airside through the post-security ExpressTram. There is no commuter rail to downtown Detroit; DDOT bus 125 runs from the airport to Rosa Parks Transit Center in around 60 minutes. International long-haul to Europe is dense (Air France, KLM, Lufthansa) and to Asia (Delta direct to Tokyo Narita) — making DTW one of the strongest secondary US gateways for transpacific travel.
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 DTW to RSW?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 35m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 35m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 35m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 35m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 35m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly DTW→RSW
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Detroit to Fort Myers FAQs
Direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) to Southwest Florida International (RSW) take approximately 2h 35m for the 1087-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.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $169. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
5 carriers operate direct service from Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) to Southwest Florida International (RSW): Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines 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.