Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood to Southwest Florida International
104 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 37m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Southwest Florida International (RSW). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $79 return), with peak prices in August (around $237). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is South Florida's leisure-leaning alternative to Miami — just 25 miles north of MIA but consistently cheaper for both domestic and Caribbean fares. JetBlue, Spirit and Allegiant make FLL their main South Florida base; Tri-Rail commuter service runs from the airport to West Palm Beach and Miami in 50–90 minutes for around $7. International long-haul has grown via Norse Atlantic to Europe and via JetBlue to London Heathrow daily.
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 FLL to RSW?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 37m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 37m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 37m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 37m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 37m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 37m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 37m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 37m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly FLL→RSW
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Fort Lauderdale to Fort Myers FAQs
Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Southwest Florida International (RSW) take approximately 37m for the 104-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.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $79. August 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.
8 carriers operate direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Southwest Florida International (RSW): JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways 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.