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

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Rochester to Fort Myers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,342 mi 2h 19m nonstop +1h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RST and RSW, connecting options are available through 14 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
SRQ ~4h 25m PGD ~4h 46m PBI ~5h 1m MDW ~5h 1m IND ~5h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
114
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
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
RSW → RST
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
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 0 1 4
Weekly flights 1 1 92
Flight time 2h 19m 2h 46m 3h
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 19m. The route covers 1,342 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RST to RSW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SRQ, PGD, PBI, MDW, IND, DSM, ATL, GRR, DAL, SLC, LAS, VNY, ORD and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 2 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,342 miles (2,160 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SRQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Crosse (LSE), Minneapolis (MSP) and Eau Claire (EAU).