Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/Rockford (FLL–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
G43486
G4 Allegiant
B38M
7:30 AM
EDT T1
9:47 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43487
G4 Allegiant
B38M
10:37 AM
CDT
2:35 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/Rockford
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,224 mi 3h 17m nonstop -1h behind 22 1-stop hubs

FLL–RFD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,224 miles in approximately 3h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 B38M 3h17 42%
Aircraft on this route
B38MG4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FLL to RFD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
625
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
FLL → RFD
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Return
RFD → FLL
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric FLL→RFD MIA→RFD PGD→RFD
Distance from FLL 21 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 2 12
Flight time 3h 17m 2h 56m 3h
Departure OTP 42%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,224 mi / 1,970 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 17m.
Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,224 mi / 1,970 km
Flight time3h 17m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take approximately 3h 17m. The route covers 1,224 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from FLL to RFD. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, PIE, MCO, SFB, PGD, SRQ, CVG, TPA, DTW, DFW, BDL, MHT, JFK, IAH, PUJ, MIA, ONT, SEA, SFO, LAS, ORD and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from RFD to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA and PGD. 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.

Flights from FLL to RFD

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FLL to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to RFD ranges from 3 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,224 miles (1,970 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA) and Punta Gorda (PGD).