What percentage of New York to Fort Myers flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 29% of flights from New York to Fort Myers were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection.

What's the flight time from New York to Fort Myers?

The typical direct flight time from New York to Fort Myers is 3 hours and 7 minutes, covering a distance of 1722 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 52 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for New York to Fort Myers flights?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from New York to Fort Myers are classified as frequent. This suggests that favorable prices appear regularly for this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture these recurring opportunities as they arise.

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New York to Fort Myers: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Fort Myers

Most itineraries for flights from New York to Fort Myers connect at least once, with only 29% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is two.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from New York to Fort Myers, the cheapest time to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $119. January also offers lower prices, with a median of $159, followed by December at $209.

A typical journey from New York to Fort Myers takes 9h 46m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

Fares for this route typically range from $375–$1126, with a median of $692. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. There are currently no recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from New York to Fort Myers

Regular price: $210 - $463

Prices for flights from New York to Fort Myers are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Fort Myers is between $210 and $463. The current lowest deal is $173 with Breeze Airways for travel from Sep 12-Sep 26.

now $173

Low $210

High $463

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Fort Myers

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to FMY is February, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1382. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $119

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,382

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Fort Myers

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from New York to Fort Myers

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

American Airlines

$578

$335

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

American Airlines

$525

$291

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

American Airlines

$493

$292

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

American Airlines

$571

$247

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

American Airlines

$567

$277

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Fort Myers

New York (LGA) - Fort Myers (RSW)

American Airlines

$522

$285

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Fort Myers

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$571 → $247

57%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$552 → $257

53%

4 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 8

$567 → $277

51%

4 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 11

$545 → $257

53%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Fort Myers

New York - Fort Myers route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from New York to Fort Myers are below the typical level at $173.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Fort Myers, with a median price of $119.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 9h 46m

The median flight duration from New York to Fort Myers is 9h 46m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

29% of recent flights from New York to Fort Myers are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers a notable deal

Breeze Airways has offered a recent deal for $173 from New York Stewart International Airport to Southwest Florida International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from New York to Fort Myers are frequent, offering many opportunities to save.

New York main airports to depart from

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Cheapest

Consider this airport for flights to Fort Myers, offering a potentially cheaper option from the New York area.

📍 ~90 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Fort Myers main airports to arrive at

Southwest Florida International (RSW)

Cheapest

Southwest Florida International Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Fort Myers.

📍 ~15 km from Fort Myers (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Airports nearby Fort Myers used as alternative

Punta Gorda (PGD)

Cheapest

Punta Gorda is a useful alternative for budget travel due to its proximity to Fort Myers.

📍 ~40 km from Fort Myers (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$72

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Fort Myers

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Fort Myers

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from New York to Fort Myers are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $616. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices around $1248, while booking 28-59 days in advance had an average price of $1207. Prices tend to be highest for last-minute bookings, with flights within 6 days averaging $1919.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Fort Myers was considered to be $375 or less. The median price observed for this route was $692. Prices up to $1126 were still within the upper 75th percentile of observed fares. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Fort Myers are February, January, and December. In February, the median price was $119, while in January it was $159. December also offered relatively lower prices with a median of $209. The annual median price for this route was $692, indicating significant savings during these months.

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New York to Fort Myers: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Fort Myers

A typical journey from New York to Fort Myers takes 9h 46m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

How much is a round trip from New York to Fort Myers

Regular price: $210 - $463

Prices for flights from New York to Fort Myers are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Fort Myers is between $210 and $463. The current lowest deal is $173 with Breeze Airways for travel from Sep 12-Sep 26.

now $173

Low $210

High $463

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Fort Myers

February

Cheapest

Flights from $119

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,382

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Fort Myers

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from New York to Fort Myers

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

American Airlines

$578

$335

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

American Airlines

$525

$291

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

American Airlines

$493

$292

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

American Airlines

$571

$247

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

American Airlines

$567

$277

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Fort Myers

New York (LGA) - Fort Myers (RSW)

American Airlines

$522

$285

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Fort Myers

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$571 → $247

57%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$552 → $257

53%

4 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 8

$567 → $277

51%

4 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 11

$545 → $257

53%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Fort Myers