Fort Myers to Chicago/Rockford (RSW–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RSW and RFD. Nearest airports to RSW with scheduled service: Punta Gorda Airport (PGD, 30 mi) · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 77 mi) · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 104 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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
BNA Nashville 5h 53m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ORD Chicago 6h 34m AAACAS → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 29h 2m MX → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
EWR Newark ~5h 18m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Also explore RSW Routes RFD Routes RSW Live Flights RFD Live Flights RSW Delays
All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Fort Myers flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
EWR ~5h 18m BNA ~5h 53m ORD ~6h 34m LAS ~29h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
226
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
RSW → RFD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
RFD → RSW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric RSW→RFD PGD→RFD SRQ→RFD
Distance from RSW – 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – 5 6
Departure OTP 78% – –
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Facts

RSW–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to RFD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Yes, return flights from RFD to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PGD, SRQ and PBI. 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 Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and West Palm Beach (PBI).