New York to Fort Myers (JFK–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–RSW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,076 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: EI, JL, JU, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | 11 | 320, BCS3 | 3h05-3h10 | – | EI, JL, JU, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: LA, VS | 7 | 319 | 3h20 | SkyTeam | LA, VS | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Myers from New York
| Metric | JFK→RSW | LGA→RSW | TEB→RSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | 14 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 10m | 2h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · RSW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–RSW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to RSW
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to RSW is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,076 miles (1,732 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).