How to get from Fort Myers to Austin: connecting flights, about 6h 48m total

Flights from Fort Myers to Austin

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Houston: 6h 48m
two tickets, via Dallas: $332
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 995 mi (1,602 km)

fastest

Via Houston

6h 48m

with the connection

Fort Myers to Houston flight 2h 48m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Austin: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.

Houston to Austin flight 1h

Via Dallas

7h 18m

with the connection

Fort Myers to Dallas flight 3h 13m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Austin: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Austin flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $332

Via Atlanta

7h 27m

with the connection

Fort Myers to Atlanta flight 1h 52m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Austin flight 2h 35m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Fort Myers to cities closest to Austin

Fort Myers to Houston Houston: 145 mi (234 km) from Austin, flight 2h 48m Fort Myers to Dallas Dallas: 182 mi (293 km) from Austin, flight 3h 13m from $103 Fort Myers to St Louis St Louis: 720 mi (1,158 km) from Austin, flight 2h 45m Fort Myers to Nashville Nashville: 752 mi (1,211 km) from Austin, flight 2h 15m Fort Myers to Denver Denver: 772 mi (1,242 km) from Austin, flight 4h 20m from $198 Fort Myers to Atlanta Atlanta: 818 mi (1,316 km) from Austin, flight 1h 52m

To Austin from cities closest to Fort Myers

Tampa to Austin Tampa: 98 mi (157 km) from Fort Myers, flight 2h 45m from $143 Cancun to Austin Cancun: 492 mi (792 km) from Fort Myers, flight 2h 45m from $205 Atlanta to Austin Atlanta: 513 mi (826 km) from Fort Myers, flight 2h 35m New Orleans to Austin New Orleans: 549 mi (883 km) from Fort Myers, flight 1h 35m from $150 Louisville to Austin Louisville: 833 mi (1,341 km) from Fort Myers, flight 5h 25m Houston to Austin Houston: 850 mi (1,368 km) from Fort Myers, flight 1h from $200

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Fort Myers to Austin?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Houston.

What is the fastest way to fly from Fort Myers to Austin?

Via Houston: 2h 48m to the connection, 1h after it, about 6h 48m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Fort Myers to Austin with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $332. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Fort Myers and Austin?

Houston (6h 48m total), Dallas (7h 18m total) and Atlanta (7h 27m total).

How far is Austin from Fort Myers?

995 mi (1,602 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.