Traveling from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): what you need to know
Dayton and Fort Myers are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DAY to RSW flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DAY and RSW include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
$216 is the lowest price for a one-way James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flight. Return flights start from $317. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from DAY to RSW, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
DAY is located at Terminal Building.
77.52% of flights taking off from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach James M. Cox Dayton International Airport from central Dayton, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Arriving at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
If you're arriving on a late James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near RSW:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Southwest Florida International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Easirent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Fort Myers and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Southwest Florida International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to central Fort Myers
RSW is located at 11000 Terminal Access Road.
Southwest Florida International Airport is roughly 23 kilometers from central Fort Myers. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
October is the most popular month for flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Fort Myers in May.
When booking your flight from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Fort Myers, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DAY to RSW in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
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