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

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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 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 42m AAACAS → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 12h 44m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 28h 59m MX → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PGD Punta Gorda ~4h 38m → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~5h 15m MX → Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 41m DLVSWS → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ACY Atlantic City ~6h 16m NK → SY Atlantic City (ACY) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~6h 24m ACUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 32m WN → Orlando (MCO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
GCM George Town ~7h 46m → George Town (GCM) 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
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
PGD ~4h 38m TPA ~5h 15m DTW ~5h 41m ORD ~5h 42m ACY ~6h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
240
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RFD → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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 100% – –
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 Chicago O'Hare, Nashville 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 Chicago O'Hare, Nashville 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).