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 travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

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. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 9 hours and 52 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add several hours to the total travel time.

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 competitive prices appear regularly for this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to capture one of these frequent deals as they become available.

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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. When connecting, the typical itinerary involves 2 stopovers. This means that while direct flights from New York to Fort Myers are available, you will likely encounter options with one or more stops.

A typical journey from New York to Fort Myers takes about 9h 46m including connections. This medium-haul route covers a distance of 1722 kilometers. Given that most flights involve connections, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing any layovers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Fort Myers? The data indicates that February is the cheapest month, with a median fare of $119. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $159, and December is also relatively affordable at $209. These months present the best opportunities for finding cheap flights from New York to Fort Myers.

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

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

Regular price: $242 - $471

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Fort Myers is $242 to $471. The current lowest deal is $163 with Breeze Airways for travel from Sep 11-Sep 19.

now $163

Low $242

High $471

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. Prices are generally 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

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Last-minute flights going from New York to Fort Myers

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

$921

$707

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$405

$316

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$495

$382

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$499

$410

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$374

$205

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$373

$286

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 2

$921 → $707

23%

7 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 12

$374 → $205

45%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

$435 → $297

32%

3 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 12

$350 → $215

39%

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 NYC to FMY are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $119.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 9h 46m.

The typical flight duration from New York to Fort Myers is 9 hours and 46 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 71% of recent fares, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways has a deal for $163.

Breeze Airways offers a deal for $163 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, appearing often in a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~88 km from New York city center

💸 Flights from ~$170

Fort Myers main airports to arrive at

Southwest Florida International (RSW)

Cheapest

Southwest Florida International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New York to Fort Myers.

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

💸 Flights from ~$170

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 ~$108

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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 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $616. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices around $1248, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $1919. Planning your trip within the optimal window can lead to significant savings.

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 for this route was $692. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $1126 or less. Travelers aiming for the lower end of the pricing spectrum should target fares around the $375 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Fort Myers are February, with a median price of $119, and January, with a median price of $159. December also offered competitive prices, with a median of $209. The annual median price for this route was $692, indicating that these months offer substantial 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: $242 - $471

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Fort Myers is $242 to $471. The current lowest deal is $163 with Breeze Airways for travel from Sep 11-Sep 19.

now $163

Low $242

High $471

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from New York to Fort Myers

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Fort Myers

New York (JFK) - Fort Myers (RSW)

$921

$707

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$405

$316

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$495

$382

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$499

$410

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$374

$205

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Fort Myers

New York (SWF) - Fort Myers (RSW)

Breeze Airways

$373

$286

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 2

$921 → $707

23%

7 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 12

$374 → $205

45%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

$435 → $297

32%

3 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 12

$350 → $215

39%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Fort Myers