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

RST Airport Page →
1,342 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 34m AABAUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Fort Myers flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 7m AFDLKE → AFDLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Myers flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 27m → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
DCA Washington ~6h 36m → AA Washington (DCA) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rochester to Fort Myers
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,342 mi 2h 19m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ATL ~5h 27m ORD ~5h 34m DCA ~6h 36m MSP ~7h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
83
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 → RSW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
Return
RSW → 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. RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric RST→RSW LSE→RSW MSP→RSW
Distance from RST – 62 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 8
Weekly flights – – 64
Flight time 2h 19m 3h 3h 11m
La Crosse (LSE) to Fort Myers flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Myers flights · Eau Claire (EAU) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of RST 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 Rochester.
RST: CDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
1,342 mi / 2,160 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m gate to gate.
Facts

RST–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,342 mi / 2,160 km
Flight time2h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 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 RST to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take about 2h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,342 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Nearby alternatives include LSE, MSP and EAU. 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 RSW

Rochester International Airport (RST) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RST to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to RSW is about 2 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,342 miles (2,160 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 Eau Claire (EAU).