Travelling from Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's major terminals.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 20 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport flight.
Fort Myers (where Southwest Florida International Airport is located) and Toronto share the UTC-4 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is the most popular route. There are 23 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Air Canada at 8:45pm. Choose the first YYZ to RSW departure operated by Porter Airlines at 7:15am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to RSW, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In high season, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Take the express route from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Direct flights from Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) can be booked from here.
Choose from a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport departing from YYZ. Book your journey with one of these:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between YYZ and RSW is Air Canada.
Porter Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
63.97% of flights leaving from Pearson International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to RSW flight:
62.09% of all departures from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport flight:
Flights departing from YKF land at their destination on schedule 63.64% of the time.
About Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Consider staying in a hotel near RSW if you have a late flight from Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up a Southwest Florida International Airport rental car and discover Fort Myers and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Easirent are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport flight.
The address for RSW is 11000 Terminal Access Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
At the moment, $198 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $319. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Toronto to RSW by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for landing cheap Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to go to Fort Myers. October is when most people book flights from Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Toronto to RSW flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Fort Myers to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto 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 off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Southwest Florida International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Fort Myers trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Beach Buddy Tours-Cape Coral Dolphin Tours and Burroughs Home & Gardens.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Fort Myers, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometres south-east to Miami to check off its top sights. From Ocean Drive to Beach and La Playa De Miami, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Fort Myers, Tampa is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.