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Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Historic riverfront estate museum with Thomas Edison and Henry Ford homes, gardens, and a large inventions museum. One of Fort Myers' signature cultural attractions.
Flights from New York, NY to Fort Myers, FL depart on average 55 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) if you book in advance.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:05. The fastest flight covers the 1071 miles (1725 km) distance in 3h 0m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1071 miles (1725 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Flights per day 55 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 3h 0m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Cheapest price
$102
Average price
$181
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
6 h 38 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
1725 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New York, NY to Fort Myers, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Fort Myers, FL will cost around $181 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $102.
Of the 4 flights that leave New York, NY for Fort Myers, FL onSat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct flights cover the 1725 km distance in an average of 6 h 38 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the longest flights will take 11 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Fort Myers, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $175.
Distance: 1071 miles (1725 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$200 Average price Cheapest | $361 Average price | $259 Average price |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 13m Average total duration 28h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40h 57m Average total duration 40h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Fort Myers, FL:
A flight is $59 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Fort Myers, FL costing on average $259 (€213).
A flight is $161 (€132) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Fort Myers, FL costing on average $361 (€296).
Other travel options to Fort Myers, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 28h 43m.
Bus takes on average 40h 27m.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Fort Myers, FL flights for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:55 AM New York, NY | 8h10 | 7:05 PM Fort Myers, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 PM New York, NY | 3h05 | 9:00 PM Fort Myers, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM New York, NY | 5h38 | 11:38 PM Fort Myers, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:29 PM New York, NY | 6h13 | 12:42 AM Fort Myers, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Historic riverfront estate museum with Thomas Edison and Henry Ford homes, gardens, and a large inventions museum. One of Fort Myers' signature cultural attractions.
Family-friendly science and local history museum with interactive exhibits, aquariums, and hands-on learning. Popular for visitors with children.
Downtown visual and performing arts venue hosting exhibitions, events, and community programming in a restored historic federal building.
The city's most popular walkable historic area, with brick streets, murals, shops, galleries, and nightlife. The top area to explore on foot.
Seasonal waterfront park famous for winter manatee viewing, boardwalks, and kayak access. Widely shared on social media during cooler months.
Popular nature preserve with a scenic boardwalk through wetlands, wildlife spotting, and strong appeal among photographers and nature lovers.
A Southwest Florida seasonal specialty, usually served chilled with mustard sauce. They are prized for sweet, firm meat and are strongly associated with Gulf Coast seafood culture.
A classic Florida coastal dish made with fresh local grouper, often grilled, blackened, or fried on a bun. It is a staple at waterfront restaurants around Fort Myers.
Fritters made with chopped conch in a seasoned batter, reflecting Caribbean and old Florida influences common in Southwest Florida seafood menus.
An established downtown fine-dining restaurant known for Southern-influenced cuisine, steaks, and seafood served in historic house-style rooms with a romantic atmosphere.
A popular Florida casual restaurant known for seafood, Yucatan-style flavors, and rum drinks in a lively, polished setting.
A casual, well-known seafood restaurant near the water, valued for fresh Gulf seafood and an old-Florida fish-house feel.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Casual dining is affordable, but beach areas, hotels, and seasonal travel can raise costs noticeably.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for excellent service. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Not usually needed for fast food.
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