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How to get fromNorth Carolina to Sanibel Islandby plane, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from North Carolina to Sanibel Island by plane, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane ILM - RSW
    2h 43m
    $319–657

  2. Drive 689.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Sanibel Islandcar car 689.1 mi
    12h 14m
    $126–182

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    16h 55m
    $167–258

  4. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane CLT - RSW
    3h 55m
    $167–642

  5. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane RDU - RSW
    4h 13m
    $178–442

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from North Carolina to Sanibel Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 610.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ft. Myers (RSW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sanibel Island via Orlando Bus Station and Fort Myers Bus Stop in around 16h 55m.

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