Baltimore to Fort Myers Flights

Flights from Baltimore to Fort Myers are popular with snow birds and other people who want to escape the city for some fun in the sun. Fort Myers is popular for its sandy beaches, palm trees, and relaxed way of life. Look for great deals on air travel to Fort Myers on Orbitz.com.

Baltimore, Maryland

The largest city in Maryland, Baltimore is one of the primary cities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The city is popular for its close proximity to the nation's capital and for its hub of political activity. Baltimore is served by the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The airport is located about 12 miles south of downtown Baltimore, off Interstate 195, and it is easily reached by taxi, bus service, or car. It takes about 20 minutes to drive to the airport or to travel there by taxi. If you drive your own vehicle to the airport, parking is available for hourly or long-term rates. You can also choose express parking for $10 per day, which includes being picked up at your vehicle by an airport shuttle.

Dining options at the airport include Baskin-Robbins, Panda Express, Potbelly Sandwich Works, and more. If you are taking a morning flight, you can grab some coffee and a doughnut from Starbucks while waiting for your flight to begin boarding. Orbitz.com allows you to choose from flights with one stop aboard Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and others, or a nonstop flight from Baltimore to Fort Myers with Air Tran Airways.

Fort Myers, Florida

Fort Myers serves as the gateway to the tourist destination of southwest Florida. Miles of sandy beaches and streets lined with palm trees wait to greet visitors to the Fort Myers area. Fort Myers provides travelers with an interesting blend of European, Hispanic, and French Creole cultures for a unique travel destination experience.

Experience Fort Myers

Visitors traveling by air from Baltimore to Fort Myers will arrive at Southwest Florida International Airport. Taxi service is available here, as are rental vehicle counters, where you can rent a vehicle to get you to your final destination. It takes about 27 minutes to reach downtown Fort Myers, which is located 16 miles northwest of the airport. If you prefer to take public transportation, LeeTran provides bus service throughout the Fort Myers area.

Fort Myers has short, warm winters, with average lows staying about 50 degrees Fahrenheit even during the coldest months. Summers are hot and humid, with average highs reaching more than 90 degrees during June through September, which is also when Fort Myers sees the most rainfall. Be sure to pack plenty of light clothing when you visit, because average highs remain in the mid-70s or higher throughout the year.

Fort Myers has plenty to offer visitors besides miles of beaches. History buffs can visit the homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford in downtown Fort Myers. Outdoor-types can explore Bunche Beach, the 719-acre tidal wetland area that is filled with wading birds and other local wildlife. Baseball fans can watch the Minnesota Twins during spring training or their minor league team play during the regular baseball season.

Make the Trek South

With six different airlines offering flight options through Orbitz.com, getting from Baltimore to Fort Myers is easy. When you book your air travel online at Orbitz.com, you can also reserve your hotel room and rental car at the same time, allowing you to create an all-inclusive vacation package that fits exactly what you are looking for when you make the trek south to Fort Myers.