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

RFD Airport Page →
1,159 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
BNA Nashville 5h 8m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Fort Myers flights
ORD Chicago 5h 42m AA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Fort Myers flights
LAS Las Vegas 25h 39m G4 → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Fort Myers
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,159 mi 2h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

RFD–RSW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RFD Routes RSW Routes RFD Live Flights RSW Live Flights RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Myers (RSW) Fort Myers to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BNA ~5h 8m ORD ~5h 42m LAS ~25h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
259
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
RSW → RFD
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
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 – 14 2
Weekly flights – 136 –
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 38m 2h 53m
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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/New_York
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 about 2h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,159 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RSW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 is about 2 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,159 miles (1,865 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).