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

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G43470
G4 Allegiant
B38M
8:20 AM
EDT T1
10:37 AM
CDT
3h 17m
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G4 Allegiant
B38M
11:27 AM
CDT
3:25 PM
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2h 58m
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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 59m AAACAD → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 12h 27m ADG4WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 16h 39m ADB6 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~4h 57m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFB Orlando ~5h 2m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~5h 29m B6MXNK → Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 56m AFDLKE → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ACY Atlantic City ~6h 27m G4 → SY Atlantic City (ACY) to Chicago/Rockford flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 39m B6LXJWN → Orlando (MCO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SAV Savannah ~6h 39m MX → Savannah (SAV) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/Rockford
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,224 mi 3h 17m nonstop -1h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore FLL Routes RFD Routes FLL Live Flights RFD Live Flights FLL Delays
All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Fort Lauderdale flights
Carriers on this route

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 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
PIE ~4h 57m SFB ~5h 2m TPA ~5h 29m DTW ~5h 56m ORD ~5h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
374
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
FLL → RFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RFD → FLL
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. FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric FLL→RFD MIA→RFD PBI→RFD
Distance from FLL – 21 mi 42 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 2 2 1
Flight time 3h 17m 2h 51m 2h 26m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Miami (MIA) to Chicago/Rockford flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLL 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 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 gate to gate.
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).

Facts

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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 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 FLL to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 3h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 1,224 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FLL to RFD: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
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 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, PBI 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 is about 3 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. 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

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 Miami (MIA), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Punta Gorda (PGD).