Cheap Flights from RSW to GNV: When to Fly from Fort Myers to Gainesville

 

The cheapest times to fly from RSW to GNV are

• July 16th to November 11th
• December 3rd to February 4th

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 GNV is mid to late August. Prices can be as high as $1321 for Monday flights during early May, or as low as $359 for Tuesday flights around mid to late August.

 

When to Fly to Gainesville

Flying from Fort Myers, FL (RSW) to Gainesville, FL (GNV) will usually cost between $512 to $690 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late August with an average ticket price of $480. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early May, with an average price of $764. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $284 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $665 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RSW to GNV flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the RSW to GNV flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Fort Myers. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.88, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to GNV, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into RSW. Mondays are the most expensive days to fly to Gainesville, and Sundays are the most expensive days to return to Fort Myers. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $46 (7%) 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 $625. Return trip prices are from the GNV 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 GNV 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 23 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 GNV while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking RSW to GNV

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 RSW to GNV — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from RSW to GNV? 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 Gainesville Regional Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 220 miles or 354 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RSW to GNV flight is about 1 hour 23 minutes.

How many flights go between Fort Myers, FL and Gainesville, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 26 available flights from RSW to GNV.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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