Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): what you need to know
A direct flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Southwest Florida International Airport takes 2 hours 33 minutes (on average). Fort Myers's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Richmond.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Southwest Florida International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that interests you. The top stopovers on the RIC - RSW route are:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Southwest Florida International Airport is ₹ 5,047. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 11,375. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 10 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from RIC to RSW.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Southwest Florida International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from RIC to RSW. There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have fallen. We'll tell you when there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Southwest Florida International Airport. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The journey from central Richmond to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) takes about 2 hours and 52 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Southwest Florida International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to RIC:
Arriving at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
If you're on a late flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Southwest Florida International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near RSW:
Getting from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to central Fort Myers
From Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
October is the busiest month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Southwest Florida International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Fort Myers in May.
Lock in your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Southwest Florida International Airport for August if you want to visit Fort Myers during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIC to RSW in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 24ºC then.
More about Fort Myers
Start your Fort Myers trip right by finding an amazing stay. After booking your flight from RIC to RSW, explore our accommodation options including:
Every great journey 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
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Southwest Florida International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Fort Myers.
