Chicago/Rockford to Fort Myers (RFD–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Rockford to Fort Myers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,159 mi 2h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RFD and RSW, connecting options are available through 16 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
PIE ~4h 36m SRQ ~4h 36m PGD ~4h 41m SDF ~4h 45m FLL ~4h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
434
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RFD → RSW
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
Return
RSW → RFD
26%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
26%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric RFD→RSW ORD→RSW MSN→RSW
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 7 1
Weekly flights 1 218 4
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 45m 2h 59m
Chicago (ORD) to Fort Myers flights · Madison (MSN) to Fort Myers flights · Chicago (MDW) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
1,159 mi / 1,865 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m.
Facts

RFD–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,159 mi / 1,865 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 2h 27m. The route covers 1,159 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RFD to RSW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, SRQ, PGD, SDF, FLL, MIA, SFB, BDL, JFK, MHT, DEN, AZA, LAS, SEA, LAX and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RFD to RSW

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RFD to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to RSW ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,159 miles (1,865 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).