Fort Myers, FL Charter Flights
Direct, tailored access to Southwest Florida's island coast
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Lee County's barrier islands are what bring most charter clients to Fort Myers — Sanibel for the shelling and wildlife, Captiva for the resort pace, Fort Myers Beach for the Gulf-front stretch on Estero Island. Each island is reached by a single road off the mainland, and the shortest path from anywhere in the country starts at Page Field, a quiet general aviation airport three miles from downtown with no commercial terminal between you and your car. 30 minutes after wheels down, you can be crossing the causeway onto Sanibel.
Larger jets and international routings go through RSW, 16 miles southeast, where a 12,000-foot runway and on-site customs open up aircraft and trip types that Page Field can't accommodate.
AvSky is based in Venice, 45 minutes north, and we fly clients to and from both airports year-round. Contact us for a quote and we'll identify the ideal combination of aircraft and airport for your specific itinerary.
From
Aircraft
Passengers
Pax
Estimate
Atlanta (PDK)
PC-12 NGX
9 max
$25,200
(Round Trip)
Washington, D.C. (HEF)
King Air 350i
9 max
$32,600
(Round Trip)
New York City (TEB)
Phenom 300E
9 max
$40,100
(Round Trip)
Chicago (PWK)
Citation XLS+
9 max
$51,200
(Round Trip)
Boston (BED)
Citation CJ3+
9 max
$52,400
(Round Trip)
We fly to Fort Myers from any airport in the world. These estimated prices are for some of the most popular charters into FMY. All estimates are based on a round-trip, Friday through Sunday itinerary. Actual quotes vary depending on factors like season, available aircraft and more. Your quoted price may be more or less than the estimates on this page.
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AvSky is based in Venice, and Fort Myers is one of our most-flown markets. We know which airport works for which trip, which aircraft fit each runway, and what the ground logistics look like in every season. If the trip warrants comparing Page Field and RSW, we'll quote both so you can see the difference. Contact us and let our team plan your arrival.
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The Best Airports for Fort Myers Charter Flights
Page Field's FBO — Base Operations — is a modern facility on the west side of the airport with a concierge desk, crew lounges, and Go Rentals on site for rental cars. The arrival is about as simple as it gets: you walk off the plane, through the FBO, and into your vehicle. The tower is staffed 7 AM to 10 PM.
At RSW, the FBO is PrivateSky, the only private aviation facility on the field. It offers hangar space, rental cars, and crew services, but the airport is a commercial operation — larger, busier, and with more ground to cover between the plane and the road. The upside is that RSW has no noise restrictions, no curfew, and customs on site for international routings.
Page Field Airport
Arriving Fort Myers, FL
Page Field (FMY/KFMY)
5200 Captain Channing Page Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW/KRSW)
11000 Terminal Access Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913
What to know about Lee County before you book
Destination Highlights
Lee County is bigger than most first-time visitors expect. Cape Coral, across the Caloosahatchee, is the largest city in the county by population — a canal-built community with over 400 miles of navigable waterways. South of Fort Myers, the Bonita Springs and Estero corridor runs along US-41 toward Collier County, with retail, golf communities, and growing corporate office parks. The metro's center of gravity isn't one place — it's a constellation of communities connected by bridges, causeways, and I-75.
Getting Around
Every barrier island in Lee County funnels through a single road. Sanibel's causeway feeds into McGregor Boulevard, a palm-lined surface road with no express alternative. Fort Myers Beach traffic routes through San Carlos Boulevard onto Estero Island's north end, with a second connection at the south end via Big Carlos Pass Bridge to Lovers Key and Bonita Springs. Cape Coral requires crossing the Caloosahatchee via toll bridges. I-75 is the regional spine, but most island-bound traffic ends up on two-lane surface roads for the last several miles.
Seasonal Demand and Booking Patterns
Snowbird season builds from October and peaks January through March, overlapping with spring training in February and March. Stone crab season — October through May — is a quieter but steady trip driver. Between late March and May, demand softens as spring training ends and seasonal residents head north. Hurricane season runs June through November, and Lee County has been hit by major storms in recent years — Ian made landfall in the county in 2022, and Milton in 2024 brought significant storm surge and flooding despite making landfall further north in Sarasota County.
Shelling and Wildlife on Sanibel
Sanibel's east-west orientation is unusual for a Gulf barrier island — it acts as a natural shelf that funnels shells onto beaches with less breakage than north-south coastlines. The island is famous enough for shelling that the bent-over searching stance has a name: the Sanibel Stoop. Beyond the beaches, the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge covers a third of the island — 6,400 acres of mangrove estuary where visitors spot roseate spoonbills, ospreys, and more than 245 bird species from a four-mile scenic drive.
How to ensure your trip is smooth and efficient...
4 Insider Tips for Fort Myers Charters
Ride-Hail Is Unreliable on Sanibel and Captiva
You can get an Uber or Lyft to the islands from the mainland or RSW, but finding a driver on the island when you need a ride back is a different story. Few drivers live on Sanibel, and the causeway toll discourages mainland drivers from crossing over for a pickup. There's no public transit either. For airport transfers, local services like Island Taxi are the reliable option — arrange the return trip before you need it, not when you're standing outside with luggage.
Page Field Can Fly Direct to Reagan National
Page Field is one of a small number of private airports in Florida approved for charter flights directly into Reagan National in D.C. If you're doing a regular back-and-forth between Southwest Florida and the D.C. area — seasonal residents, business travelers, legislative work — this saves a stop or a routing workaround that most other Florida airports require. Ask AvSky about DCA-compliant aircraft when quoting the trip.
Spring Training Gridlocks the Daniels Parkway Corridor
The Red Sox play at JetBlue Park and the Twins play at Hammond Stadium — both off Daniels Parkway in south Fort Myers, near RSW. On double-game days, Lee County DOT issues traffic advisories for the entire corridor from late morning through mid-afternoon. If you're flying in or out during February or March, check the spring training schedule before picking a departure time. Page Field is on the south side of Fort Myers, off this corridor entirely, which can make it the better airport choice on game days.
Charter a Boat to Cayo Costa for the Best Shelling in Florida
Most visitors shell on Sanibel, but the serious finds are on Cayo Costa — a largely undeveloped barrier island just north of Captiva with nine miles of empty beach. There are no paved roads, no hotels, and minimal crowds. The only way to get there is by boat, and a private charter from Captiva or Pine Island is the easiest option. Several outfitters run half-day trips. If shelling or just finding a beach with nobody on it is part of your trip, this is worth building a day around.
Fort Myers Charter Flight FAQs
Can I charter to Fort Myers for a day trip from somewhere else in Florida?
Yes, and Page Field makes it easy. A light jet from Miami, Tampa, or Jacksonville puts you on the ground in 30 to 45 minutes, and you're in a car minutes after landing. For a day on Sanibel, a spring training game, or a business meeting downtown, a morning departure and evening return works well as long as the return flight departs before Page Field's tower closes at 10 PM. For later returns, AvSky can route the departure through RSW instead.
Can I bring my dog to Sanibel?
Yes — Sanibel is one of the rare Florida beach destinations where dogs are welcome on every public beach, year-round, on a leash (8 feet max). The Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge trails are also dog-friendly. Most vacation rental properties accept pets with a deposit, and several island restaurants have outdoor seating where dogs are welcome. One thing to know: Captiva's beaches do not allow dogs. If you're splitting time between both islands, plan your beach days accordingly. Private jets accommodate pets in-cabin with no cargo hold — just let AvSky know when quoting.
Is Naples close enough to combine with a Fort Myers trip?
Naples is about 40 miles south — roughly 45 minutes on US-41 or I-75. Many charter clients split a week between Sanibel and Naples, using Fort Myers as the base. Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South in downtown Naples offer a different kind of evening than the islands — upscale dining, galleries, and shopping that Sanibel doesn't have. If Naples is the primary destination, Naples Municipal Airport (APF) is the better landing option. If you're doing both, Page Field splits the difference well.
What should I know about bringing fishing gear or golf clubs?
Charter flights handle oversized gear easily, but the aircraft type matters. Most light and midsize jets fit multiple golf bags and rod tubes in the baggage compartment without issue. Turboprops like the King Air or Pilatus have generous cargo doors. Smaller very light jets can be tight on baggage space, especially with a full passenger load. Tell AvSky what you're bringing — rods, reels, coolers, dive gear — so the aircraft quote accounts for it. There's no TSA line and no checked bag process; your gear goes from car to plane to car.
Is the Gulf warm enough for swimming in winter?
The water is swimmable year-round, but winter visitors expecting Caribbean temperatures will notice a difference. Gulf water temperatures around Sanibel run in the low-to-mid 60s°F from December through February — fine for wading and some swimmers, but cool enough that many people stick to the beach. By April it's back in the mid-70s, and from June through September it's in the mid-80s. If warm water is a priority for your trip, late spring and summer are the sweet spot.