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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RSW and RST. Nearest airports to RSW with scheduled service: Punta Gorda Airport (PGD, 30 mi) · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 77 mi) · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 101 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 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 9m AFDLSY → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 5h 44m AAACAS → AAOOQR Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
MSP ~5h 9m ORD ~5h 44m
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
RSW → RST
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RST → 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 Rochester from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric RSW→RST PGD→RST SRQ→RST
Distance from RSW – 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Rochester flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Rochester flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rochester is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Facts

RSW–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Rochester 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: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to RST flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Yes, return flights from RST 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and West Palm Beach (PBI).