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$78+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Fort Myers (RSW)

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ORD — RSW
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$138
(Frontier)

One-way from

$78
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March

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January

Average price

$427
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Fort Myers
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Fort Myers. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

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Fri 4/2511:54 amORD - RSW
Nonstop2h 51mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/28:52 amRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/28$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/108:50 pmORD - RSW
Nonstop3h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/168:52 amRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$139
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/108:50 pmORD - RSW
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
Sat 4/196:00 amRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 21mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$141
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/267:07 pmORD - RSW
Nonstop2h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/36:05 amRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/147:35 pmMDW - RSW
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Sat 6/216:10 amRSW - MDW
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:00 amMLI - RSW
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1310:15 amRSW - MLI
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/35:00 amPIA - RSW
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/257:26 pmRSW - PIA
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/44:07 pmORD - RSW
Nonstop3h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/77:30 amRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$203
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/33:57 pmORD - RSW
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Sat 6/76:59 pmRSW - ORD
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/28$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:45 pmMDW - RSW
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Wed 4/305:40 amRSW - MDW
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/26$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/195:00 pmMLI - RSW
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Tue 8/265:35 pmRSW - MLI
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/25$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/68:00 amMDW - RSW
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Tue 4/811:23 amRSW - MDW
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$248

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Fort Myers that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Fort Myers that are best for you.

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ChicagoFort Myers

ORD - RSW

ORDRSW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

11:54 am-3:45 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Fri 5/2

8:52 am-10:59 am

Nonstop3h 07m

$138

ChicagoFort Myers

ORD - RSW

ORDRSW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

8:50 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop3h 09m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Wed 4/16

8:52 am-10:59 am

Nonstop3h 07m

$139

ChicagoFort Myers

ORD - RSW

ORDRSW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

8:50 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop3h 09m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Sat 4/19

6:00 am-8:21 am

Nonstop3h 21m

$141

ChicagoFort Myers

ORD - RSW

ORDRSW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/26

7:07 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Sat 5/3

6:05 am-8:22 am

Nonstop3h 17m

$177

ChicagoFort Myers

MDW - RSW

MDWRSW

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/14

7:35 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Sat 6/21

6:10 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$197

MolineFort Myers

MLI - RSW

MLIRSW

Moline Quad-City

Tue 5/6

5:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Tue 5/13

10:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$199

PeoriaFort Myers

PIA - RSW

PIARSW

Greater Peoria

Tue 7/15

4:11 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Tue 7/22

7:30 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 42m

$199

ChicagoFort Myers

ORD - RSW

ORDRSW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

4:07 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Wed 5/7

7:30 am-9:50 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$203

ChicagoFort Myers

ORD - RSW

ORDRSW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

3:57 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Sat 6/7

6:59 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$217

ChicagoFort Myers

MDW - RSW

MDWRSW

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/26

6:45 pm-12:25 am

1 stop4h 40m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Wed 4/30

5:40 am-9:07 am

1 stop4h 27m

$217

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Fort Myers

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Fort Myers

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Fort Myers?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fort Myers (average of $205). Flying from Illinois to Fort Myers in June is currently the most expensive (average of $297). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to RSW?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Fort Myers. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Fort Myers as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Fort Myers

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Fort Myers. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to RSW are scheduled on a Thursday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Fort Myers by month

Plan your trip to Fort Myers by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fort Myers ranges from 1.7 - 10.1 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.1 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Fort Myers when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Fort Myers by month

Plan your trip to Fort Myers by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fort Myers, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Myers

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fort Myers. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Fort Myers. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Fort Myers, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,923 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Fort Myers. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fort Myers from Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Fort Myers from Illinois, you will be flying to SW Florida Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW) is located 10.0 mi from the center of Fort Myers.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Fort Myers one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $78. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Fort Myers for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Fort Myers?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fort Myers SW Florida Intl, Chicago Midway - Fort Myers SW Florida Intl or Moline Quad-City - Fort Myers SW Florida Intl when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Fort Myers.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Fort Myers?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to Fort Myers on time: Air New Zealand (92%), Qatar Airways (92%), Air Canada (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Fort Myers?

    On average you can expect to pay $729 for a flight from Illinois to Fort Myers. The cheapest flight overall is $52 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fort Myers SW Florida Intl) is currently priced at $116.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Fort Myers that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Fort Myers flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Fort Myers?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Fort Myers.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Fort Myers?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Fort Myers by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Fort Myers?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fort Myers (average of $205). Flying from Illinois to Fort Myers in June is currently the most expensive (average of $297). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Illinois to Fort Myers

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Fort Myers. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$79Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$95Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Allegiant AirCheapest$131Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Sun Country AirCheapest$134Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$163Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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