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While there are no onsite hotels at Southwest Florida International Airport, there are many hotels located nearby that offer complimentary transportation to and from the airport. These include Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Airport and Four Points by Sheraton Fort Myers Airport.

Travelers have many options for nonstop flights from New York to Fort Myers. At LaGuardia Airport Delta Air Lines offers direct flights, while at John F. Kennedy International Airport both Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways offer direct flights. Newark Liberty International Airport also has nonstop flights via United Airlines and JetBlue Airways. There are also many one-stop flights available with common layovers in Detroit, Atlanta, and Charlotte.

Driving a personal vehicle or renting one is certainly the quickest way to get from the airport to downtown Fort Myers. It is also one of the more popular means of transport for visitors of Fort Myers, as public transport is limited in the city. However, there are still some public transit options, with Lee Tran offering bus service to and from the airport to downtown Fort Myers.

In addition to hosting direct flights from New York to Fort Myers via JetBlue Airways, Concourse D has a variety of dining options available. Popular restaurants in this concourse include Casa Bacardi and Palm City Market.

Among airlines operating New York to Fort Myers flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between New York and Fort Myers. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue
• American Airlines

Flights from New York to Fort Myers may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW).

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
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Fort Myers:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $242 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $308 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 6% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the New York to Fort Myers route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $291 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $332, a difference of $41. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 New York to Fort Myers route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Fort Myers flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:15 am
• Latest: departs at 8:22 pm and lands at 11:37 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $308. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Fort Myers takes 3h 15m, covering 1,077 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.

One-way fares from New York to Fort Myers are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $135, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetBlue has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to Fort Myers flights are:

• Delta: 85% on time
• JetBlue: 78% on time
• American Airlines: 74% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 81% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 40m, compared with 6h 00m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 6h 27m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Fox
• Budget

Round-trip flights from New York to Fort Myers range from $220 to $434, with an average of $308 over the past 12 months. Anything below $220 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Fort Myers flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.