New York to Fort Myers (LGA–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 15m ago
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DL379+1
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DL Delta
738 Seat map
10:15 AM
EDT TC
1:25 PM
EDT
3h 10m
44%
M T W T F S S
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DL2310
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
DL Delta
223 Seat map
3:45 PM
EDT TC
6:59 PM
EDT
3h 14m
44%
M T W T F S S
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DL379+1
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DL Delta
738 Seat map
2:25 PM
EDT TM
5:16 PM
EDT
2h 51m
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M T W T F S S
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DL2310
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
DL Delta
223 Seat map
7:55 PM
EDT
10:48 PM
EDT
2h 53m
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M T W T F S S
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 4h 46m AAADB6 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 49m AABADL → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 52m AADLPD → MX Norfolk (ORF) to Fort Myers flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 53m AABADL → MXWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Fort Myers flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 54m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
RIC Richmond 4h 56m AADLPD → MX Richmond (RIC) to Fort Myers flights
IAD Dulles 5h 1m AVEJANH → UA Dulles (IAD) to Fort Myers flights
BNA Nashville 5h 16m AABADL → WN Nashville (BNA) to Fort Myers flights
DCA Washington 5h 19m AAASDL → AA Washington (DCA) to Fort Myers flights
CMH Columbus 5h 29m AADLWS → WN Columbus (CMH) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,082 mi 3h 12m nonstop

LGA–RSW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,082 miles in approximately 3h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map LGA Routes RSW Routes LGA Live Flights RSW Live Flights LGA Delays RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Myers (RSW) Fort Myers to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 14 223, 738 3h10-3h14 80% SkyTeam WS
AA American Airlines 1 – – 80% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to RSW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MCO ~4h 46m CLT ~4h 49m ORF ~4h 52m PIT ~4h 53m ATL ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,889
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → RSW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
80%
Return
RSW → LGA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from New York

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric LGA→RSW JFK→RSW TEB→RSW
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 14 9
Weekly flights 14 42 1
Flight time 3h 12m 2h 50m 2h 29m
Departure OTP 80% – –
New York (JFK) to Fort Myers flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Fort Myers flights · Newark (EWR) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Myers is 0 hours the same as New York.
LGA: EDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
1,082 mi / 1,742 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 12m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,082 mi / 1,742 km
Flight time3h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take about 3h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 1,082 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LGA to RSW: Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Charlotte Douglas and Norfolk.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RSW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from RSW to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LGA to RSW

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LGA to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to RSW is about 3 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,082 miles (1,742 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Charlotte Douglas and Norfolk. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).