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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G43471
G4 Allegiant
B38M
11:27 AM
CDT
3:25 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43470
G4 Allegiant
B38M
8:20 AM
EDT T1
10:37 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
BNA Nashville 4h 34m G4 ADG4NK Nashville (BNA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ORD Chicago 5h 44m AAUA AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
LAS Las Vegas 17h 17m G4 ADB6 Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~4h 57m G4 G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Fort Lauderdale flights
PGD Punta Gorda ~5h 14m G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 41m SY AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 58m DLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ACY Atlantic City ~6h 6m SY G4 Atlantic City (ACY) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAH Houston ~6h 35m UA ADAVF9 Houston (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,224 mi 2h 58m nonstop +1h ahead

RFD–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,224 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RFD–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 B38M 2h58
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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RFD to FLL 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 RFD to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
365
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
RFD → FLL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
FLL → RFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric RFD→FLL ORD→FLL MDW→FLL
Distance from RFD 63 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 15 4
Weekly flights 2 149 24
Flight time 2h 58m 3h 2m 2h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,224 mi / 1,970 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 58m gate to gate.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

RFD–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,224 mi / 1,970 km
Flight time2h 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 2h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 1,224 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RFD to FLL: 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 Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
Yes, return flights from FLL to RFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. 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 RFD to FLL

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

RFD to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to FLL is about 2 hours 58 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 Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).