Chicago/Rockford to Mesa (RFD–AZA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G4722
G4 Allegiant
320
1:01 PM
CDT
2:36 PM
MST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4671
G4 Allegiant
320
2:51 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
MST
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4677
G4 Allegiant
320
8:55 PM
CDT
10:30 PM
MST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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G4751
G4 Allegiant
320
9:13 PM
CDT
10:48 PM
MST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4714
G4 Allegiant
320
7:05 AM
MST
12:11 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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G4711
G4 Allegiant
320
9:00 AM
MST
2:01 PM
CDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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G4676
G4 Allegiant
320
2:59 PM
MST
8:05 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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G4682
G4 Allegiant
320
3:17 PM
MST
8:23 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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G4759
G4 Allegiant
320
3:17 PM
MST
8:23 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago/Rockford to Mesa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,371 mi 3h 34m nonstop -2h behind 9 1-stop hubs

RFD–AZA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,371 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RFD–AZA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 7 320 3h34-3h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (7 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, RFD to AZA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to AZA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
177
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.

Other ways to reach Mesa from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Metric RFD→AZA MKE→AZA MLI→AZA
Distance from RFD 80 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 7 1 4
Flight time 3h 34m 3h 20m 3h 19m
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Mesa is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · AZA: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 4:00 PM in Mesa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,371 mi / 2,206 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m to 3h 35m.

RFD–AZA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Mesa route.
Route details
Distance1,371 mi / 2,206 km
Flight time3h 34m to 3h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: AZA
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to AZA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Mesa Gateway Airport take approximately 3h 34m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,371 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from RFD to AZA. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSP, LAS, DEN, OAK, BNA, LGB, SEA, JFK and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mesa is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
Yes, return flights from AZA to RFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE, MLI and PIA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RFD to AZA

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RFD to AZA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to AZA ranges from 3 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,371 miles (2,206 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Moline (MLI) and Peoria (PIA).