Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): what you need to know
3 hours 24 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis and operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport start at 05:00 — the earliest with Sun Country Airlines. The latest flight is the 21:55 option with Sun Country Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 49 weekly services from MSP to RSW.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the top stopovers between MSP and RSW:
Nashville International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
R 1,422 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. Return flights start from R 3,154. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MSP to RSW, book your trip 9 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from MSP to RSW. You don't need to check every day to see if fares have fallen. We'll tell you as soon as the price changes.
Use filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Travelling from central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport takes about 26 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Taking an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MSP:
Arriving at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Book a hotel near RSW if you have a late flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to central Fort Myers
Southwest Florida International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Fort Myers. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. October is the busiest month to visit Fort Myers. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Fort Myers during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MSP to RSW around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Fort Myers
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Fort Myers right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from MSP to RSW:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Fort Myers River District, Lakes Regional Park and Imaginarium Science Centre are essential stops on your Fort Myers itinerary.
Complete your Fort Myers trip with hotels and a car rental
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