Fort Myers to Rochester (RSW–RST) — 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 4 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 22m AFDLSY DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 5h 37m AAACAS AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
IND Indianapolis ~6h 16m WN Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~6h 24m AA Washington (DCA) 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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
81
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RSW → RST
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
RST → RSW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays →

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 1
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Rochester International Airport.

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.

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
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

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).