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

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 9:18 am
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 10:03 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 48m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Myers to Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Fort Myers to Houston takes 2h 48m, covering 857 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Fort Myers to Houston range from $268 to $402, with an average of $318 over the past 12 months. Anything below $268 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $318 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $225 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $317 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $25:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Fort Myers to Houston usually depart from Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Fort Myers to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $287 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $469, a difference of $182.

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

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Orlando (MCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 5h 14m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 29m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Houston is 1 hour behind Fort Myers (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Fort Myers to Houston flights:

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

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

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

• 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.