Traveling from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): what you need to know
Kick off your travels at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), the main airport in Cleveland. Look for flights from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) that depart from this terminal.
The average duration of a direct flight from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours 46 minutes.
Fort Myers (where Southwest Florida International Airport is located) and Cleveland share the UTC-4 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
With 19 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is the most popular route. Frontier Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:30. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from CLE to RSW is with Frontier Airlines at 17:55.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Cleveland to RSW.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Cleveland
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Get to your destination in one go from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Direct flights from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport with Frontier Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from CLE.
Located around 24 kilometers from central Cleveland, CLE can be reached in about 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport:
About Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Consider booking a hotel near RSW if you have a late flight from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to central Fort Myers
From Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers is approximately 23 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
For a one-way ticket from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport, $75 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just $139. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
8 months before your departure is the best time to score cheap tickets from Cleveland to RSW.
To score the best deal on your tickets from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport, book your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
October is the most popular month for flights from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Fort Myers in May when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Cleveland to RSW, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Fort Myers, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Fort Myers
Start your Fort Myers trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Cleveland to Southwest Florida International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve North, Fort Myers River District and Lakes Regional Park are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Fort Myers itinerary.
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