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Silver Airways Offering $79 Flights From Fort Myers To Key West

Author Marija
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If you’ve been looking for a little getaway and don’t want to spend too much to get there, Silver Airways is offering $79 flights from Fort Myers to Key West.

Some people really like road tripping. I understand the appeal of being able to make fun stops along the way and see a lot of different things in one trip. But just getting out of Florida from Fort Myers is such a long drive. So I prefer to fly. Yes, there can be hassles at the airport like long TSA lines, delays and cancellations, but the convenience of getting to where you ultimately want to be in a matter of a few hours (in the U.S. that is) is where it’s at for me.

Silver Airways Offering $79 Flights From Fort Myers To Key West

From Southwest Florida, Key West is about a 5 1/2 hour drive. But what if I told you that you could fly there in less than an hour? SCORE! Until now, the quickest (and most fun) way to get to Key West is on the Key West Express out of either Fort Myers or Marco Island. That way, you’re looking at about a 3 1/2 hour commute.

But now, Silver Airways will be offering flights for $79 out of RSW. Flights begin on April 18 and will fly on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. I don’t know how long that low of a price will last, if it’s possibly just an intro rate to introduce this new route. But I put in a random weekend in May and found flights for $90. It also looks like the airport is pretty close to where the action is, so it shouldn’t be a very expensive Uber ride to get where you need to go.

I think this will be a great new way to travel to the Keys. I can’t wait to do it!

7 Of US News "25 Best Hotels in the USA" Are In Florida

  • Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida

    The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida. A legendary Miami Beach-area hotel that offers guests stellar service and unique experiences at its world-class spa ranks No. 2. Now keep in mind, we are in full season here in Florida. These are going to be some of the most expensive rates of the year. That being said, I found an oceanfront room on booking.com for $2,720 a night. That view is incredible.

  • Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

    Always mentioned as one of the best hotels in the country, this Orlando resort takes the number 7 spot. Perhaps what’s bringing it down a notch is the construction of a residential development nearby. I did see a “construction discount” on the price, so they’re definitely aware of it. It’s still a Four Seasons hotel, and it’s still amazing.

  • Faena Hotel Miami Beach

    Rounding out the top 10 of the list is the Faena Hotel. US News states “Rooms are decorated in a modern, South American style and come outfitted with sleek wooden furnishings and colorful accents.” I did find a room for $1,140 a night, but spring for the extra and get the ocean view and a balcony. Because of the hotel’s location, rates will also fluctuate based on events in the area. 

  • The Setai Miami Beach

    The Setai Miami Beach finds itself at number 11 on the list. If you enjoy the water, you’re in luck. The hotel is not just on Miami Beach, but boasts three on-site infinity pools. I did find a room for $1,080 a night, but expect double that rate if you want the ocean view. This is the ocean view.

  • The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

    Down a few spots, to number 17, is The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. This resort, 10 miles north of South Beach has amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. And being a Marriott hotel, likely boast some of the cool tech like the W South Beach has like automated controls of the lights, blinds, and thermostat. Best price I could find was $1,299 a night but if you know someone who works for Marriott, ask them about the hotel’s “friends and family” discount. 

  • The Breakers Palm Beach

    Finishing up their top 25 list, at number 25, is The Breakers Palm Beach, an Italian Renaissance-style resort on the coast. if you’re looking for an active stay, this is where you’ll find it. Two golf courses, four pools, and 10 Har-Tru tennis courts. If you’d rather relax, they have a private beach. So, if you want a top notch resort hotel on the Atlantic, but don’t want Miami, here it is. There’s also a lot of history, here. I did see Booking.com have a room for $1,290 a night. But again, I’m writing this in February, when rates are usually the highest. 

    The full list of 25 can be found here.

Marija is a morning show host on WXKB/B1039, midday host on WRXK/96KRock and night show host on WPBB/98.7 The Shark. She loves to write about food, travel, and things to do around the state of Florida.

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