Rochester to Fort Lauderdale (RST–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RST Airport Page →
1,413 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 30m AABAQR AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 5m AFAMDL AFDLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Lauderdale flights
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Rochester to Fort Lauderdale
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,413 mi 2h 57m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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
RST → FLL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
FLL → RST
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric RST→FLL LSE→FLL MSP→FLL
Distance from RST 62 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 10
Weekly flights ~1 1 33
Flight time 2h 57m 3h 3m 3h 27m
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
RST: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,413 mi / 2,274 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m gate to gate.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

RST–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,413 mi / 2,274 km
Flight time2h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 2h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,413 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FLL 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 Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Yes, return flights from FLL to RST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LSE, MSP and CID. 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 RST to FLL

Rochester International Airport (RST) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RST to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to FLL is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,413 miles (2,274 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Crosse (LSE), Minneapolis (MSP) and Cedar Rapids (CID).