Flying from London to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to take off from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Fort Myers is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London. Southwest Florida International Airport is located in Fort Myers.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to RSW, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from London to RSW that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and RSW include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Southwest Florida International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a stopover to your journey at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). It's a popular transfer point for flights from London to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) out of London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to RSW flight:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Southwest Florida International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Southwest Florida International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near RSW instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Southwest Florida International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Easirent and explore beyond Fort Myers's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Southwest Florida International Airport flight.
The street address for RSW is 11000 Terminal Access Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Southwest Florida International Airport is $1,481. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $967. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to RSW. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your London to Southwest Florida International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from London to RSW.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to Southwest Florida International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). October is the busiest month to travel to Fort Myers. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in May.
Before locking in your London to RSW flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Fort Myers, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Southwest Florida International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Fort Myers
Start your Fort Myers trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Southwest Florida International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Beach Buddy Tours-Cape Coral Dolphin Tours and Burroughs Home & Gardens are essential stops on your Fort Myers itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Myers has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres south-east of Fort Myers, a trip to Miami will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Ocean Drive, Beach and La Playa De Miami.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Fort Myers, Tampa is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.