Flying from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the best place to catch your flight from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Explore your options for setting off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the city's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct New York to Southwest Florida International Airport flight.
Fort Myers (where Southwest Florida International Airport is located) and New York share the UTC-5 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
With 24 direct weekly flights between the two airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is the most popular route. JetBlue Airways operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from JFK to RSW is with JetBlue Airways at 8:30pm.
Your flight from New York to RSW won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more travellers during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Get there in one go from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport with JetBlue Airways. This well-known airline offers services from JFK.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with jetBlue between JFK and RSW.
Delta is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider starting your trip from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Board your direct flight from New York to RSW with United Airlines. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of EWR.
On the EWR to RSW route, United is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
United is the most punctual carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Southwest Florida International Airport, with 69.72% of its services reaching their destination on time.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your New York to RSW flight? Unwind in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Kick off your adventure at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and head straight to your destination without layovers. You can book direct flights from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport out of here.
Delta Air Lines is one reputable carrier that offers direct New York to RSW plane tickets from LGA.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LGA and RSW is Delta.
Delta is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there by car and 55 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Southwest Florida International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Reserve a hotel close to RSW if you're catching a late flight from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
For the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your New York to Southwest Florida International Airport flight.
You'll find RSW at 11000 Terminal Access Road.
Getting from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to central Fort Myers
Southwest Florida International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Fort Myers. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
80 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport. A return flight starts from 152 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to RSW. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
March is the most popular month for flights from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Visit Fort Myers in October if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Fort Myers is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your New York to RSW plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Fort Myers
After booking your flight from New York to Southwest Florida International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fort Myers:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Fort Myers when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Edison & Ford Winter Estates followed by Burroughs Home & Gardens and Lakes Regional Park.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Fort Myers, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometres southeast to Miami to tick off its top sights. From Beach to Ocean Drive and Port of Miami, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of the United States, consider Tampa, roughly 177 kilometres northwest of Fort Myers. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are the start of reasons to visit.