Cheap Flights from RSW to CAE: When to Fly from Fort Myers to Columbia

 

The cheapest times to fly from RSW to CAE are

• February 26th to March 11th
• April 16th to June 3rd
• July 9th to August 5th
• October 22nd to November 11th

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 RSW to CAE is early to mid January. Prices can be as high as $568 for Sunday flights during early April, or as low as $201 for Wednesday flights around early to mid January.

 

When to Fly to Columbia

Flying from Fort Myers, FL (RSW) to Columbia, SC (CAE) will usually cost between $203 to $430 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid January with an average ticket price of $208. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early April, with an average price of $415. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $207 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $279 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RSW to CAE flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the RSW to CAE flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Fort Myers. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.34, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $106 (30%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $225. Return trip prices are from the CAE to RSW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from RSW to CAE 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 54 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 RSW to CAE while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from RSW to CAE? 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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 513 miles or 826 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RSW to CAE flight is about 1 hour 54 minutes.

How many flights go between Fort Myers, FL and Columbia, SC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 52 available flights from RSW to CAE.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.