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

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 9:40 am
• Latest: departs at 8:08 pm and lands at 10:28 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Fort Myers takes 2h 20m, 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 Houston to Fort Myers range from $270 to $405, with an average of $339 over the past 12 months. Anything below $270 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $339 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $277 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $342 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 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 Houston to Fort Myers flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Fox
• Budget

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Houston to Fort Myers. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $299 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $367, a difference of $68.

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 Houston and Fort Myers. 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 52m, compared with 5h 03m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 22m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

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.

Among airlines operating Houston to Fort Myers 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

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