Albuquerque to Chicago/Rockford (ABQ–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 24m AAACAY → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 5h 52m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 3m WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albuquerque to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,064 mi 1h 17m nonstop +1h ahead

ABQ–RFD had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,064 miles in 1h 17m.

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All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Albuquerque flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ABQ–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 67% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ORD ~5h 24m BNA ~5h 52m LAS ~6h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
118
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
ABQ → RFD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
RFD → ABQ
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,064 mi / 1,712 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m gate to gate.
Facts

ABQ–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,064 mi / 1,712 km
Flight time1h 17m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 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 ABQ to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 1h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 1,064 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ABQ to RFD: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 17m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RFD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
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 ABQ to RFD

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ABQ to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to RFD is about 1 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,064 miles (1,712 km).

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.