Rochester to Fort Myers (ROC–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ROC Airport Page →
1,169 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 40m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 45m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Myers flights
IAD Dulles 4h 48m AVCMOS → UA Dulles (IAD) to Fort Myers flights
DTW Detroit 4h 59m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Fort Myers flights
DCA Washington 5h 1m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Fort Myers flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 22m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers flights
MCO Orlando 5h 33m B6WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers flights
EWR Newark 5h 34m CMUA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Fort Myers flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 35m AAASEI → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Myers flights
JFK New York 5h 45m AMATB6 → B6DLEI New York (JFK) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rochester to Fort Myers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,169 mi 3h 18m nonstop

ROC–RSW had nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,169 miles in 3h 18m.

Also explore ROC Routes RSW Routes ROC Live Flights RSW Live Flights ROC Delays RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Myers (RSW) Fort Myers to Rochester flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ROC–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 0 – – 100% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ROC to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ATL ~4h 40m BWI ~4h 45m IAD ~4h 48m DTW ~4h 59m DCA ~5h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
693
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
ROC → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
Return
RSW → ROC
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ROC delays → RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric ROC→RSW BUF→RSW IAG→RSW
Distance from ROC – 55 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 3 –
Flight time 3h 18m 2h 58m 2h 38m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Buffalo (BUF) to Fort Myers flights · Niagara Falls (IAG) to Fort Myers flights · Syracuse (SYR) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of ROC with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Myers is 0 hours the same as Rochester.
ROC: EDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
1,169 mi / 1,881 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m gate to gate.
Facts

ROC–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,169 mi / 1,881 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ROC
Full nameFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 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 ROC to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take about 3h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,169 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from ROC to RSW: Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 18m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from RSW to ROC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUF, IAG and SYR. 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 ROC to RSW

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) had nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ROC to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ROC to RSW is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,169 miles (1,881 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Buffalo (BUF), Niagara Falls (IAG) and Syracuse (SYR).