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

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11:59 AM
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AA3113
AA American
738
11:25 AM
EDT TB
2:43 PM
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3h 18m
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AA3122
AA American
738
11:30 AM
EDT TB
2:39 PM
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DL2310
DL Delta
BCS3
12:55 PM
EDT TC
4:11 PM
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3h 16m
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DL379
DL Delta
738
12:55 PM
EDT TM
3:54 PM
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2h 59m
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AA3121
AA American
738
3:29 PM
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6:29 PM
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AA3113
AA American
738
3:33 PM
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6:29 PM
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DL2310
DL Delta
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5:10 PM
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New York to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,082 mi 3h 9m nonstop 73 1-stop hubs

LGA–RSW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,082 miles in approximately 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore LGA Routes RSW Routes LGA Live Flights RSW Live Flights LGA Delays RSW Delays
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
AA American Airlines 14 738 3h09-3h18 47% Oneworld –
DL Delta Air Lines 14 738, BCS3 3h14-3h16 47% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, DL
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – DL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 50%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ISM ~4h 24m CTH ~4h 31m OPF ~4h 41m BCT ~4h 44m HPN ~4h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,169
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
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
63%
Return
RSW → LGA
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
86%
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 3 2
Weekly flights 28 43 1
Flight time 3h 9m 2h 57m 3h 6m
Departure OTP 47% – –
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 9m to 3h 18m.
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 9m to 3h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
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/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 3h 9m to 3h 18m. The route covers 1,082 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from LGA to RSW. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ISM, CTH, OPF, BCT, HPN, HHH, FLL, MYR, PBI, FRG, SRQ, SUS, PVD, EWR, BDL, TPA, BED, EYW, MIA, NAS, TOL, RBD, JFK, GRR, HOU, SJU, AUS, EGE, ASE, VNY, IAD, SLC, RIC, ATL, SFO, MCO, SDF, DSM, GSP, BOS, PIT, CMH, DTW, ROC, CLE, MCI, CVG, BUF, ORF, PWM, BNA, BTV, CLT, IND, ORD, YYZ, MDW, RDU, MSP, STL, MKE, CHS, IAH, DCA, DAL, DFW, JWN, MSN, ILM, DEN, SYR, YUL and ALB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to RSW ranges from 3 hours 9 minutes to 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,082 miles (1,742 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ISM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).