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The cheapest times to fly from DAB to RSW are

  • January 1st to March 25th (except the weeks of February 12th and March 12th)
  • April 30th to June 24th (except the week of May 21st)
  • July 9th to August 5th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DAB to RSW is mid January. Prices can be as high as $808 for Sunday flights during early April, or as low as $470 for Tuesday flights around mid January.

 

When to Fly to Fort Myers

Flying from Daytona Beach, FL (DAB) to Fort Myers, FL (RSW) will usually cost between $538 to $724 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid January with an average ticket price of $531. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early April, with an average price of $709. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $178 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $624 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DAB to RSW flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DAB to RSW route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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DAB to RSW Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the DAB to RSW flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Daytona Beach. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $2.06, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to RSW, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into DAB. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly to Fort Myers, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Daytona Beach. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $61 (9%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $587. Return trip prices are from the RSW to DAB flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DAB to RSW can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 19 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from DAB to RSW while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, FL

  • 104 miles (167 km) away from RSW
  • Usually 26.36% less expensive than RSW
  • 1-layover flights available

See DAB to MIA flights

Destination alternative #2: Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, FL

  • 110 miles (177 km) away from RSW
  • Usually 5.45% less expensive than RSW
  • 1-layover flights available

See DAB to TPA flights

Destination alternative #3: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • 105 miles (169 km) away from RSW
  • Usually 0.40% less expensive than RSW
  • 1-layover flights available

See DAB to FLL flights

 

Flight Hacking DAB to RSW

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from DAB to RSW — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: Atlanta, GA (DAB > ATL > RSW)

  • Price for both tickets: $416
  • Average savings: $208 (33.33%)

See DAB to ATL flights

Hack #2: Greensboro/High Point, NC (DAB > GSO > RSW)

  • Price for both tickets: $449
  • Average savings: $175 (28.04%)

See DAB to GSO flights

Hack #3: Detroit, MI (DAB > DTW > RSW)

  • Price for both tickets: $467
  • Average savings: $157 (25.16%)

See DAB to DTW flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DAB to RSW? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Southwest Florida International Airport to Daytona Beach International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 188 miles or 303 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DAB to RSW?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DAB to RSW flight is about 1 hour 19 minutes.

How many flights go between Daytona Beach, FL and Fort Myers, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 18 available flights from DAB to RSW.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code DAB
Origination airport name Daytona Beach International Airport
City Daytona Beach, FL
Country the United States
Latitude 29.2
Longitude -81.1

Return Airport

Destination code RSW
Destination airport name Southwest Florida International Airport
City Fort Myers, FL
Country the United States
Latitude 26.5
Longitude -81.8

 

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