Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Detroit and Fort Myers share the same timezone, UTC-4.
Choose from 42 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with Spirit Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
Leave enough time to catch your DTW to RSW flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, so jetting off to Fort Myers (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Delta Air Lines tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 75.1% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering DTW to RSW flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DTW and RSW:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Currently, R 1,562 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,053. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from DTW to RSW, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights leaving from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near DTW? If you're boarding an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Consider staying in a hotel near RSW if you're catching a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Southwest Florida International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Easirent and venture far and wide through Fort Myers and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Southwest Florida International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to central Fort Myers
RSW is located at 11000 Terminal Access Road.
Southwest Florida International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Fort Myers. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. October is the busiest month to head to Fort Myers. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport for August if you want to go to Fort Myers during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to RSW in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Fort Myers, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 418 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its leading attractions. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Miami is another favourite destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Fort Myers. No trip is complete without a visit to Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.