Flying to Cape Coral
The closest airport to Cape Coral is Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), located in Fort Myers. It’s the closest commercial airport we have to offer for SWFL. It’s easy to navigate and close to the interstate making RSW probably the best option for most visitors. However, there are several other airports convenient as well. Stars Vacation Rentals is only a 35 min drive from our guest favorite airport, RSW.
International airports are Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA) and Tampa International Airport (TPA). If you decide to have some fun at Walt Disney World Resort Orlando before joining us here in Cape coral, you can fly into Orlando International Airport (MCO). If you want to fly in with Allegiant, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is also very convenient.
Distance: Approx. 25 miles
The Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers is approximately 25 miles away from your Cape Coral dream destination. Out of all the commercial airports and major airports, it’s the closest airport to our large peninsula. It will take you about 30 to 45 minutes with your rental car or Uber. All the big airline companies like United Airlines, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, Spirt, Southwest, and many others fly into RSW on a daily or weekly basis.
Distance: Approx. 25 miles
The Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Punta Gorda is approximately 25 miles away from your Cape Coral dream destination. Sun Country and Allegiant provide low-cost, nonstop air service to more than 40 destinations in the United States. It will take you about 30 to 45 minutes with your rental car or Uber. PGD is one of the fastest growing airports in the United States in terms of passengers served. This growth has resulted in significant economic benefits to SWFL in terms of jobs and visitors. In future years, PGD has a master plan to gain a lot of additional flights with additional destinations.
Distance: Approx. 140 miles
The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is approximately 140 miles away from your Cape Coral dream destination. This airport is much easier and you have much less traffic than flying into Miami International Airport which is next on the list. When you exit the airport, you find yourself directly onto I-595 which in general it not to enormously busy. After you pass the 27, you are straight on Alligator Alley. It is a beautiful stretch of road right through the everglades. Make sure you have a full tank of gas before you leave because there is only 1 gas station on that stretch of Interstate. You will also encounter toll each way so Sunpass or payment at the booth will be required.
Distance: Approx. 155 miles
The Miami International Airport (FLL) is approximately 155 miles away from your Cape Coral dream destination. This airport is located in the center of Miami which gives you an amazing view over the everglades when the airplane is in final descent for landing. Traffic is a bit more dense with some traffic jams but such is the nature of arriving in a metropole. We advise every guest to follow I-75 because this is leading through the outskirts of Miami and gets you away from heavy traffic. When you are on Alligator Alley, you will follow the same route as you would have landed in FLL. Please remember it is a toll way and there is only one gas station so filling up in Miami is advised.
Distance: Approx. 135 miles
The Tampa International Airport (TPA) is approximately 135 miles away from your Cape Coral dream destination. The airport is conventiently located in the center of Tampa. Due to its close proximity to Tampa Bay’s attractions and beaches, it adds a lot to the excitement to your arrival. For being a big city, Tampa is an easy city to get around thanks to its big network of interstates and highways. When you leave the airport you are immediately on I-275 direction St. Petersburg. When you leave St. Petersburg you will drive over the most iconic bridge in Florida. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Fun fact, it's considered to be the longest cable stayed concrete bridge in the world, while the Travel Channel rated the bridge as one of the top ten in the world.
Distance: Approx. 165 miles
The Orlando International airport (MCO) is approximately 165 miles away from your Cape Coral dream destination. This airport is the perfect arrival point to your vacation if your family wants to spend a couple of days in the Orlando Theme Parks before heading down to the beautiful beaches of SW Florida. Along Route 17, there is a 39 mile stretch of scenic route. Do not miss out! This road was formerly known as 'Ridge Scenic highway'. It's Old Florida through and through. It will take you from downtown Haines City through Lake Hamilton, Dundee, Lake Wales, Highland Park, Babson Park and ends just south of Frostproof. When you finished the scenic route, follow direction Fort Meade which in turn will guide you straight to SW Florida.
