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

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1,169 mi airlines 3/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN3304
WN Southwest
4:45 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX189
MX Breeze
BCS3
7:41 PM
EDT
10:59 PM
EDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX188
MX Breeze
BCS3
3:52 PM
EDT
7:01 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Rochester to Fort Myers
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,169 mi 3h 18m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

ROC–RSW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,169 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ROC–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 3h18 67%
WN Southwest Airlines 1 3h40 67%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + WN (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ROC to RSW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ROC to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,118
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ROC → RSW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
50%
Return
RSW → ROC
23%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
23%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ROC delays → RSW delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric ROC→RSW BUF→RSW SYR→RSW
Distance from ROC 55 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 3 5 2
Flight time 3h 18m 2h 55m 3h 22m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of ROC with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.

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 to 3h 40m.

ROC–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,169 mi / 1,881 km
Flight time3h 18m to 3h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: ROC
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m
Destination: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

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 approximately 3h 18m to 3h 40m. The route covers 1,169 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from ROC to RSW. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, OPF, PGD, SRQ, FXE, MYR, TEB, GSP, RDG, SYR, HPN, TPA, CHS, FLL, BED, MIA, YYZ, DAL, SLC, IAD, LAS, LAX, ATL, JFK, PIT, BOS, BWI, DTW, PHL, MDW, EWR, MCO, ORD, LGA, CLT, DCA, RDU and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ROC to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ROC to RSW ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,169 miles (1,881 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 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 Buffalo (BUF) and Syracuse (SYR).