Fort Myers, Florida

Private charter · GVL → RSW

Gainesville to Fort Myers

549 miles, about 3 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Gainesville to Fort Myers, door to door faster.

Trade about 12 hours on the road for about 3 hr 10 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, 549 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
549 mi
Flight
3 hr 10 min
Driving
12 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
GVLGainesvilleRSWFort Myers
GVL → RSW549 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers3 hr 10 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 40 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Gainesville

Airports in Gainesville

  • GVL

    Regional airport

    Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport

    Gainesville · KGVL

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,496 ft

  • KJCA

    Regional airport

    Jackson County Airport

    Jefferson

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,210 ft

  • KAJR

    Regional airport

    Habersham County Airport

    Cornelia

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,503 ft

  • LZU

    Regional airport

    Gwinnett County Briscoe Field

    Lawrenceville · KLZU

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • WDR

    Regional airport

    Barrow County Airport

    Winder · KWDR

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,202 ft

  • K9A0

    Regional airport

    Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport

    Dahlonega

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    3,090 ft

Arriving Fort Myers

Airports in Fort Myers

  • RSW

    Major airport

    Southwest Florida International Airport

    Fort Myers · KRSW

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    12,000 ft

  • FMY

    Commercial airport

    Page Field

    Fort Myers · KFMY

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    6,406 ft

  • PGD

    Commercial airport

    Punta Gorda Airport

    Punta Gorda · KPGD

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    7,193 ft

When you land

Things to do in Fort Myers

Fort Myers sits on the Caloosahatchee River at the heart of Southwest Florida, a fast-growing region where healthcare, construction, real estate and tourism lead the economy. Thomas Edison and Henry Ford chose the city for their winter homes, and the riverfront River District keeps a historic downtown feel with brick streets and restaurants. It is the spring training home of both the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins, and the gateway to Sanibel and Captiva, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral and Pine Island.

  1. 01

    Edison and Ford Winter Estates

    The neighboring winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford sit on the Caloosahatchee River, with sprawling gardens, Edison's botanical research laboratory and a museum of their inventions.

  2. 02

    Sanibel and Captiva Islands

    Across the causeway, these barrier islands are famous for shelling, with the bent-over 'Sanibel stoop' a local pastime, plus bike paths, quiet beaches and laid-back island restaurants.

  3. 03

    J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

    On Sanibel, this refuge protects mangrove estuary habitat, with a wildlife drive, paddling trails and excellent birding for roseate spoonbills, pelicans and wading birds.

  4. 04

    Fort Myers Beach

    On Estero Island, this casual beach town offers wide sand, gentle surf, dolphin cruises and boat trips into the mangroves and islands of Estero Bay.

  5. 05

    Spring Training Ballparks

    Catch the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park, with its replica Green Monster, or the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium during Grapefruit League season in February and March.

  6. 06

    River District

    Downtown Fort Myers' historic waterfront district features brick streets, restored buildings, restaurants and galleries along the Caloosahatchee, with regular art walks and street festivals.

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Questions

Gainesville to Fort Myers flights

How long is a private flight from Gainesville to Fort Myers?

About 3 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 549 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 12 hours.

Which airports do flights from Gainesville to Fort Myers use?

You can depart from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Jackson County Airport (KJCA), or Habersham County Airport (KAJR) and arrive at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Page Field (FMY), or Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Gainesville to Fort Myers cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Gainesville and Fort Myers?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Fort Myers back to Gainesville are priced the same way.

Return flight

Fort Myers to Gainesville

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