New York to Chicago/Rockford (JFK–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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800 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 43m ago
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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 6 hubs
BNA Nashville 5h 2m AAAFB6 → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ORD Chicago 5h 20m AAAFAS → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 50m AAAFAT → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 13h 30m ADAFAT → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 19h 39m B6QRTK → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ANC Anchorage 19h 46m 5YBRCI → EK Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
800 mi 2h 3m nonstop -1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
BNA ~5h 2m ORD ~5h 20m LAS ~9h 50m FLL ~13h 30m SRQ ~19h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
348
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
JFK → RFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RFD → JFK
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. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from New York

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric JFK→RFD TEB→RFD EWR→RFD
Distance from JFK – 21 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 2h 3m 2h 2m 0h 51m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Newark (EWR) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK 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 New York.
JFK: EDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
800 mi / 1,287 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance800 mi / 1,287 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 2h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 800 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago O'Hare 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 behind New York.
Yes, return flights from RFD to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, EWR and ABE. 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 JFK to RFD

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to RFD is about 2 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 800 miles (1,287 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).