Cheap Flights to Southwest Florida , FL from CA $115

By using our nifty "No change fee" filter, that's how. Just type in your origin, destination and travel dates, click "Search," then tick the checkbox directly below the "Flexible change policies" heading (it's on the top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find cheap, flexible fares to Southwest Florida.

Wherever you want to visit in Southwest Florida and whenever you intend to jet out, you'll discover your ideal flight with one of these leading airlines:

• Southwest Airlines - 2,834 flights to or near Southwest Florida each month, including 1,781 flights to Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) and 762 to Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) per month.
• American Airlines - 2,117 flights to or near Southwest Florida each month, including 1,314 flights to Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) and 551 to Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) per month.
• Delta - 2,080 flights to or near Southwest Florida each month, including 1,061 flights to Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) and 702 to Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) per month.

An effective strategy for scoring cheap tickets is to be flexible with your dates. Start by searching for your flight to Southwest Florida, then click on the "flexible dates" box to compare prices for nearby days. Another good tip? Book in advance. To give you an idea of costs, CA $229 was the lowest price for a flight to Southwest Florida in the last seven days.

One-way flights departing from Columbus (CMH) sold for as little as CA $115 in the last seven days. During this time, the price of a round-trip fare to Southwest Florida varied between CA $229 and CA $1,402. If you find a bargain, book ASAP — these prices don't wait around for long.

Depending on which airline you fly with and your final Southwest Florida destination, you'll have several popular airports to take your pick of. These include:

• Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 6,777 flights per month.
• Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 3,863 flights per month.
• Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 1,616 flights per month.

If you'd rather spend your hard-earned vacation dollars experiencing the delights of Southwest Florida rather than on your trip there, take off early in the week. The most economical day to fly is usually Tuesday, with Monday coming in second. With many people travelling on the weekend, Saturday tends to have the most expensive ticket prices.

In the last seven days, seats to Southwest Florida varied between CA $229 and CA $1,402. Prices depend on the time of departure, airline, cabin class and when the fare is booked.

February is the best month to secure a seat for your Southwest Florida vacation. Airfares cost the most throughout the month of December, so avoid this time if possible.