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

LGA Airport Page →
1,082 mi airlines charter/private 16/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 26m ago
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DL379+1
DL Delta
738
7:10 AM
EDT TC
10:15 AM
EDT
3h 5m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WS5582
WS WestJet
738
9:00 AM
EDT TC
12:07 PM
EDT
3h 7m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WS6731
WS WestJet
738
9:00 AM
EDT TC
12:07 PM
EDT
3h 7m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WS6502
WS WestJet
738
9:00 AM
EDT TC
12:04 PM
EDT
3h 4m
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M T W T F S S
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DL2310+1
DL Delta
BCS3
3:05 PM
EDT TC
6:32 PM
EDT
3h 27m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL379+1
DL Delta
738
1:10 PM
EDT TM
4:15 PM
EDT
3h 5m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL2310+1
DL Delta
BCS3
7:30 PM
EDT TM
10:33 PM
EDT
3h 3m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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
BWI Baltimore 4h 35m UA → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Myers flights
PBI West Palm Beach 4h 45m AAB6DL → UA West Palm Beach (PBI) to Fort Myers flights
IAD Dulles 4h 53m AVNHUA → UA Dulles (IAD) to Fort Myers flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 56m AABADL → MXWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Fort Myers flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 59m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg 5h 1m AADLPD → MX Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Fort Myers flights
ORF Norfolk 5h 3m AADLPD → MX Norfolk (ORF) to Fort Myers flights
DCA Washington 5h 5m AADLWS → AA Washington (DCA) to Fort Myers flights
CHS Charleston 5h 12m AADLWS → MX Charleston (CHS) to Fort Myers flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 16m AABADL → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,082 mi 3h 7m 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 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore 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 13 738, BCS3 3h05-3h27 100% SkyTeam WS
AA American Airlines 2 – – 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL, WS
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (13 flights/wk, 87%)
Oneworld: AA (2 flights/wk, 13%)
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
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BWI ~4h 35m PBI ~4h 45m HPN ~4h 47m IAD ~4h 53m PIT ~4h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,825
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
RSW → LGA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
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 7
Weekly flights 16 77 1
Flight time 3h 7m 3h 5m 2h 44m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 7m 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 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 13 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 7m 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Palm Beach and Washington Dulles.
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 16 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 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,082 miles (1,742 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Palm Beach and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).