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$55+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Fort Myers (RSW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — RSW
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 4, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sun 12/78:10 pmSTL - RSW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Sun 12/145:45 pmRSW - STL
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$147
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/214:55 pmORD - RSW
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/276:15 amRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$155
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:29 pmORD - RSW
Nonstop2h 48mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/81:15 pmRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$156
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/37:25 amORD - RSW
Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/109:20 amRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 12/29:20 amORD - RSW
Nonstop3h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/64:29 pmRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 12/224:55 pmORD - RSW
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/299:55 pmRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sun 12/77:25 pmMDW - RSW
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Thu 12/116:30 amRSW - MDW
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/2$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/312:29 pmORD - RSW
Nonstop2h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/712:32 pmRSW - ORD
1 stop26h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$160
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/178:26 amORD - RSW
1 stop11h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/201:38 pmRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sat 12/61:24 pmORD - RSW
2 stops19h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:15 pmRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sun 12/78:15 amORD - RSW
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/141:15 pmRSW - ORD
Nonstop3h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$165
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 12/56:11 amORD - RSW
1 stop11h 08mFrontier
Mon 12/85:45 pmRSW - ORD
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$166

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Fort Myers

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Fort Myers flight deals. Data was last updated November 4, 2025.

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Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$147
(Southwest)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$335
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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 November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Fort Myers that are best for you.

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St. LouisFort Myers

STL - RSW

STLRSW

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/7

8:10 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Sun 12/14

5:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 20m

$147

ChicagoFort Myers

MDW - RSW

MDWRSW

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/5

8:42 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops14h 39m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Mon 12/8

5:45 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$202

ChicagoFort Myers

MDW - RSW

MDWRSW

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/11

6:15 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Sun 12/14

7:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$210

St. LouisFort Myers

STL - RSW

STLRSW

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/11

1:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Sun 12/14

5:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 20m

$212

ChicagoFort Myers

ORD - RSW

ORDRSW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

7:05 am-3:54 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Mon 1/12

4:59 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$217

ChicagoFort Myers

ORD - RSW

ORDRSW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

4:20 pm-12:37 am

1 stop7h 17m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Sun 12/14

7:49 pm-12:01 am

1 stop5h 12m

$217

ChicagoFort Myers

ORD - RSW

ORDRSW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

5:33 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Sat 1/24

5:35 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 40m

$217

ChicagoFort Myers

ORD - RSW

ORDRSW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

1:20 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Sun 12/7

6:58 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$217

ChicagoFort Myers

ORD - RSW

ORDRSW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

4:20 pm-12:37 am

1 stop7h 17m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Tue 12/9

5:38 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$217

ChicagoFort Myers

MDW - RSW

MDWRSW

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/13

1:14 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Tue 12/16

5:35 am-9:54 am

1 stop5h 19m

$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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fort Myers (average of $44). Flying from Illinois to Fort Myers in November is currently the most expensive (average of $101). 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 November 4, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Illinois to Fort Myers by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Fort Myers?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Fort Myers. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Fort Myers flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 4, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to RSW are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Fort Myers?

    Departing from Illinois to Fort Myers will take you 2h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 980 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $85. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, 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 Lambert-St Louis - 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: Spirit Airlines (94%), Air New Zealand (93%), Air Canada (92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $617 for a flight from Illinois to Fort Myers. The cheapest flight overall is $75 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fort Myers SW Florida Intl) is currently priced at $85.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fort Myers (average of $44). Flying from Illinois to Fort Myers in November is currently the most expensive (average of $101). 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 November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$85Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$95Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$166Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$172Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Allegiant AirCheapest$180Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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