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Cheapest round-trip
$184
Typical prices: $202-$362
Frontier
Fri 11/30Sun 12/9
CLE - RSW • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$61
Typical prices: $112-$240
Frontier
Thu 1/18
CLE - RSW • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Frontier and United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 54m
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $274 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers (CLE-RSW)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cleveland to Fort Myers

Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 9
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8:40 am - 11:24 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
2h 44mnonstop
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12:41 pm - 3:38 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
2h 57mnonstop
$184Frontier
Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
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12:11 pm - 3:03 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
2h 52mnonstop
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8:37 pm - 11:29 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
2h 52mnonstop
$185Frontier
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 11:41 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
3h 01mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:51 amRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
27h 51m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$202Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 11:41 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
3h 01mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:51 amRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
27h 51m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$205Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
American Airlines Logo
8:18 am - 4:26 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
8h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:09 am - 6:11 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
7h 02m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$293American Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 1:34 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
5h 19m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 7:20 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
4h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$293American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 11:05 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
5h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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4:50 pm - 9:45 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
4h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$313Southwest
Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23
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6:10 pm - 12:15 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
6h 05m1 stop Nashville Intl
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4:50 pm - 10:55 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 05m1 stop Nashville Intl
$313Southwest
Wed, Dec 23 - Mon, Dec 28
United Airlines Logo
3:08 pm - 6:09 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
3h 01mnonstop
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7:11 pm - 9:59 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
2h 48mnonstop
$359United Airlines
Thu, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 15
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 5:12 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-RSW Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
2h 57mnonstop
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12:00 pm - 2:46 pmRSW  Fort Myers SW Florida Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
2h 46mnonstop
$359United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cleveland to Fort Myers flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers typically range from $202 to $362. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $184, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland to Fort Myers. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Fort Myers at $215 round-trip.
•December ($335) and April ($335) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers the cheapest?

Flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Cleveland to Fort Myers

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on RSW

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CLE

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Key details for Cleveland to Fort Myers flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$61
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 87% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Cleveland to Fort Myers

When to book flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers

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Your Cleveland to Fort Myers flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cleveland to Fort Myers:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:33 am and lands at 8:27 am
    • Latest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 8:24 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 54m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    A nonstop flight from Cleveland to Fort Myers takes 2h 54m, covering 1,027 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cleveland to Fort Myers flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers range from $202 to $362, with an average of $278 over the past 12 months. Anything below $202 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cleveland to Fort Myers flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $278 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $274 round-trip and layover options via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) at $274.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cleveland to Fort Myers flights are:

    • United Airlines: 93% on time
    • Frontier: 83% on time
    • Southwest: 75% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Cleveland to Fort Myers spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Cleveland to Fort Myers flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Cleveland to Fort Myers looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cleveland to Fort Myers are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $143, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW)?

    Fort Myers SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Fox
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    Flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers usually depart from Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) and arrive at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cleveland to Fort Myers route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 16m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $246 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $292, a difference of $46.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    2 airlines operate flights between Cleveland and Fort Myers. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Frontier
    • United Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 52m, compared with 5h 11m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 11m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

  • What popular places can I visit in Fort Myers?

    Some of the most popular sights in Fort Myers are Lee Memorial Hospital, Terry Park Ballfield and Red Sox Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Fort Myers on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Cleveland to Fort Myers flights?

    Among airlines operating Cleveland to Fort Myers flights:

    • Frontier: offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cleveland to Fort Myers flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • How can I fly from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers (RSW)?

    There are a few direct departures from Cleveland to Fort Myers each day. These direct routes are typically operated by Frontier Airlines. Your other options that are not direct will usually include one stop, and these are operated by Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines.

  • What is the best way to get to CLE from downtown Cleveland?

    The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is only about a 15min drive from downtown Cleveland, so you can drive your own car or take a taxi or a rideshare such as Uber. Or you can take public transportation. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority offers service between CLE and downtown Cleveland’s Tower City Station every 15min, and this trip takes just under half an hour.

  • How do I get to downtown Fort Myers from RSW?

    Upon arrival at the Southwest Florida International Airport, there are a few ways you can reach downtown Fort Myers. It takes just under 30min to reach downtown Fort Myers from the airport, so you can reasonably take a taxi or a rideshare. Or, you can take the public bus. The bus runs between 7:30 am and 9:30 pm on weekdays, but it should be noted that weekend times vary so check the schedule before you arrive if you plan to take the bus.

  • Are there any hotels near RSW?

    Yes, there are plenty of hotels near RSW for you to choose from if you need to stay close to the airport. These include the Best Western Airport Inn, the Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Airport, and the Hampton Inn Fort Myers Airport I-75, among many others.

Your guide to booking Cleveland to Fort Myers flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $246, about $46 less than Saturday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 24% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cleveland to Fort Myers trip for September. Fares historically average $215 round-trip in that month - typically $120 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with United Airlines. Over the past three months, 93% of United Airlines flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 87%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 16m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Fort Myers SW Florida Intl Airport.

    • Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Myers Near JetBlue Park
    • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers Airport By IHG
  • Will you need to store your car at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) during your trip to Fort Myers? You can choose from 5 onsite parking options, each of which offers long-term parking pricing. Alternatively, you can make use of the curbside valet service.
  • Have you arrived at CLE early and you have a meeting before your flight? You can reserve a conference room at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport so that you will not be disturbed while you are doing business.
  • The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers (RSW) both offer services for passengers with limited mobility. They both offer wheelchair assistance as well as assistance with navigating the airports before departure and after landing as needed. Contact your airline in advance if you would like to use these services.
  • Do you need to pick up a rental car when you arrive at the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)? The rental car center is located on the ground floor of the parking garage outside the baggage claim area. Or, if you are picking one up from the off-site rental center, you will find the shuttle on the lower level of the east side of the parking garage.
  • Is someone picking you up when you arrive in Fort Myers? They can wait in the cell phone lot, which is only a 2min drive from the terminal. You can take your time picking up your luggage and coming outside and then call your loved one to come pick you up.

Prefer to fly direct from Cleveland to Fort Myers?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport to Fort Myers SW Florida Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cleveland Hopkins Intl to Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Monday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Tuesday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Saturday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Monday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Tuesday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Saturday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

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