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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 16.9% of flights from New York to Fort Myers were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encountered 2 stopovers. This indicates that a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection. Direct flights, while less common, offer a more streamlined travel experience.

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 9 minutes, covering a distance of 1722 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 12 hours and 42 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey. The direct route offers a much faster travel option.

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 price fluctuations and new deals occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare. Frequent deal availability means opportunities for savings are common.

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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 16.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct options exist, you will most often find yourself with at least one layover on this route.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from New York to Fort Myers, fares are near the typical level. Prices typically range from $549–$1032, with a median of $739. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that deals are not widely available at this time.

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Fort Myers is typically during May, with a median fare of $292. June also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $312. Even January presents a comparatively lower median fare of $585, making these months potentially better for budget-conscious travelers.

A typical journey from New York to Fort Myers takes about 3h 9m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 3h 9m. However, if your itinerary involves connections, the median journey time extends significantly to 23h 29m, so it is important to consider this difference when planning your trip.

The distance between New York and Fort Myers is 1722 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance places the journey within a range that often involves a mix of direct and connecting flight options, as reflected in the available itineraries.

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

Regular price: $218 - $494

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 $218 and $494. The current lowest deal is $169 with Breeze Airways for travel from Jan 27-Jan 30.

now $169

Low $218

High $494

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Fort Myers

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to FMY is May, with a median price of $292. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1109. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $292

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,109

Jan

Feb

Mar

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

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$303

$218

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$231

$192

One-way

Sat, Dec 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$395

$249

One-way

Mon, Dec 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

JetBlue Airways

$304

$273

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

JetBlue Airways

$304

$273

One-way

Wed, Dec 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$372

$209

One-way

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

3 nights

Feb 3 - Feb 6

$365 → $216

41%

7 nights

Feb 3 - Feb 10

$361 → $234

35%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$307 → $205

33%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$306 → $205

33%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Fort Myers

New York - Fort Myers route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to FMY are near the typical level of $739.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $292.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 9m

The typical direct flight from NYC to FMY takes 3h 9m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 16.9% of recent flights from NYC to FMY are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways has offered direct flights from New York to Fort Myers recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from NYC to FMY are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Cheapest

New York Stewart International Airport offers the cheapest flights from New York to Fort Myers.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center

💸 Flights from ~$171

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major airport for flights from New York to Fort Myers.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center

💸 Flights from ~$199

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is a convenient option for flights from New York to Fort Myers.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center

💸 Flights from ~$218

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is another major airport for flights from New York to Fort Myers.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center

💸 Flights from ~$285

Fort Myers main airports to arrive at

Southwest Florida International (RSW)

Cheapest

Southwest Florida International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for Fort Myers.

📍 ~16 km from Fort Myers (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Airports nearby Fort Myers used as alternative

Punta Gorda (PGD)

Punta Gorda is an extremely close alternative for budget travel, though limited to budget carriers with less frequent schedules.

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

💸 Flights from ~$124

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Fort Myers

Historically, the best prices for flights from New York to Fort Myers are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $827. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, averaging around $1194. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $960.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Fort Myers was considered to be $549 or less. The median price for this route was $739. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $1032 or less. Travelers aiming for the lowest fares should target prices at or below the $549 threshold.

Historically, May and June are typically the cheapest months to fly from New York to Fort Myers, with median prices of $292 and $312 respectively. January, while also listed among the cheaper months, had a higher median price of $585. The annual median price for this route is $739, indicating that May and June offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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New York to Fort Myers: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Fort Myers

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

Regular price: $218 - $494

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 $218 and $494. The current lowest deal is $169 with Breeze Airways for travel from Jan 27-Jan 30.

now $169

Low $218

High $494

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Fort Myers

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to FMY is May, with a median price of $292. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1109. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $292

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,109

Jan

Feb

Mar

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

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$303

$218

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$231

$192

One-way

Sat, Dec 5

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$395

$249

One-way

Mon, Dec 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

JetBlue Airways

$304

$273

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

JetBlue Airways

$304

$273

One-way

Wed, Dec 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$372

$209

One-way

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

3 nights

Feb 3 - Feb 6

$365 → $216

41%

7 nights

Feb 3 - Feb 10

$361 → $234

35%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$307 → $205

33%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$306 → $205

33%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Fort Myers