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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RST and FLL. Nearest airports to RST with scheduled service: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP, 76 mi) · The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 145 mi) · Des Moines International Airport (DSM, 174 mi)
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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 40m AABAQR → AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 19m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Lauderdale flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rochester to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between RST and FLL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore RST Routes FLL Routes RST Live Flights FLL Live Flights FLL Delays
All flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Fort Lauderdale to Rochester flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ORD ~5h 40m MSP ~7h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
148
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
RST → FLL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
FLL → RST
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Alternatives

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 – 1 10
Weekly flights – – 7
La Crosse (LSE) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Cedar Rapids (CID) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

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.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RST–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to FLL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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.

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).