Travelling from Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Explore the options for taking off from Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), the city's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport flight is 1 hour.
Fort Myers (where Southwest Florida International Airport is located) and Orlando share the UTC-4 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services every week. You can get from MCO to RSW on Southwest Airlines's 10:35am departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Orlando to RSW, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You can find a direct flight from Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) leaving from Orlando International Airport (MCO).
You can get away on a direct flight from Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport with Southwest Airlines. This top airline operates services from MCO.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MCO and RSW is Southwest Airlines.
MCO is about 32 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Orlando International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
78.28% of flights leaving from Orlando International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
SFB is around 48 kilometres from central Orlando. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Orlando to RSW flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orlando Sanford International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.11%.
About Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near RSW instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Southwest Florida International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Easirent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Fort Myers and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport flight.
You'll find RSW at 11000 Terminal Access Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport is $74. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $118. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Orlando to RSW.
The best month for scoring cheap Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on flight tickets from Orlando to RSW.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Fort Myers. October is when most people book flights from Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Orlando 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).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Fort Myers
Start your Fort Myers trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Orlando to Southwest Florida International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Beach Buddy Tours-Cape Coral Dolphin Tours and Burroughs Home & Gardens are major attractions which should feature on every Fort Myers itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Fort Myers, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to Miami to tick off its top attractions. From Ocean Drive to Beach and La Playa De Miami, your itinerary will be busy.
Tampa is another essential stop in the United States and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Fort Myers. No trip is complete without visiting Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.
