Flying from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
New York's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Fort Myers.
Take your pick of 32 weekly Southwest Florida International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest you can take. JetBlue Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:15.
Leave plenty of time to catch your RSW to JFK flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as October? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into New York (and then seeing more of United States!) is a cinch with JetBlue Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is JetBlue Airways.
Delta Air Lines is a leader in on-time performance for RSW to JFK flights, with 82.14% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Southwest Florida International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RSW and JFK include:
Charleston International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
R 1,618 is the best price for a one-way Southwest Florida International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,906. These prices can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from RSW to JFK, book your trip nine months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RSW to JFK.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Handy information about Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
RSW's address is 11000 Terminal Access Road.
77.32% of flights that leave from Southwest Florida International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Fort Myers to Southwest Florida International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Have an early flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to RSW:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're getting in on a late Southwest Florida International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near JFK:
Hit the road running by picking up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt to explore New York and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of New York. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit New York in May.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RSW to JFK in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.