Cheap flights from New York to Fort Myers from $158 EWR, JFK, LGA → RSW
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The cheapest return found recently is $272 with jetBlue, 3 Dec – 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $158 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $158, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $272, 3 Dec to 6 Dec
- Usual return price
- $342 to $481
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $272 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- United Airlines, American Airlines, jetBlue
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $342 to $481.
Cheapest return found recently
$272
3 Dec – 6 Dec · jetBlue
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Leaves 6:30 a.m. · Return leaves 6:55 a.m. · 5 h 59 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$272
3 Dec – 6 Dec · jetBlue
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Leaves 6:30 a.m. · Return leaves 6:55 a.m. · 5 h 59 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$272 3 Dec – 6 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $188 to $456.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 21 Nov to 11 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
36 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov – 5 Dec | $345 | Frontier Airlines | LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 6 Dec | $341 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 6 Dec | $272 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $716 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 | $399 | jetBlue | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 | $508 | Southwest Airlines | LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $272.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: jetBlue, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$158
21 Nov · Frontier Airlines
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Leaves 5:35 p.m. · 25 h 51 min trip
stops unknown
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$158 21 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 26 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $90 to $198.
26 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | $158 | Frontier Airlines | LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from New York to Fort Myers
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 3 Dec – 6 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for New York to Fort Myers?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 44% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $479 | $297 | +78% | 12 |
| 7–13 days | $341 | $270 | +27% | 27 |
| 14–29 days | $269 | $226 | Cheapest seen | 42 |
| 30–59 days | $308 | $188 | +15% | 43 |
| 60–89 days | $313 | $223 | +17% | 36 |
| 90–179 days | $422 | $399 | +57% | 8 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 26 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
New Haven → Fort Myers
112 km from New York
$164
$108 less than flying from New York
26 Nov – 2 Dec · HVN → RSW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
New York → Sarasota
101 km from Fort Myers
$447
$175 more than flying to Fort Myers
21 Nov – 2 Dec · JFK → SRQ · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Newburgh → Fort Myers
88 km from New York
$461
$189 more than flying from New York
21 Nov – 5 Dec · SWF → RSW · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Islip → Fort Myers
77 km from New York
$532
$260 more than flying from New York
26 Nov – 30 Nov · ISP → RSW · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Westchester County → Fort Myers
41 km from New York
$557
$285 more than flying from New York
22 Nov – 28 Nov · HPN → RSW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Philadelphia → Fort Myers
130 km from New York
$184
$88 less than flying from New York
15 Nov – 21 Nov · PHL → RSW · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Philadelphia → Fort Myers
130 km from New York
$89
$69 less than flying from New York
21 Dec · PHL → RSW · nonstop
found 3 days ago
New Haven → Fort Myers
112 km from New York
$104
$54 less than flying from New York
26 Nov · HVN → RSW · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Islip → Fort Myers
77 km from New York
$111
$47 less than flying from New York
17 Nov · ISP → RSW · nonstop
found 4 days ago
Westchester County → Fort Myers
41 km from New York
$243
$85 more than flying from New York
21 Nov · HPN → RSW · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 3 Dec – 6 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from New York to Fort Myers?
The cheapest return found recently is $272 with jetBlue, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $342 to $481.
How much is a one-way flight from New York to Fort Myers?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $158 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Fort Myers?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $272, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Fort Myers?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 44% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from New York to Fort Myers?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $272 with jetBlue, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from New York to Fort Myers?
Between 21 Nov and 11 Feb 2027, jetBlue has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Frontier Airlines on 1 and Southwest Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work