Chicago/Rockford to Long Beach (RFD–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RFD Airport Page →
1,675 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
BNA Nashville 7h 19m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Long Beach flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 47m G4 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Long Beach flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 13m → UA Minneapolis (MSP) to Long Beach flights
DEN Denver ~7h 8m → WN Denver (DEN) to Long Beach flights
ORD Chicago ~8h 15m AAUA → Chicago (ORD) to Long Beach flights
SFO San Francisco ~8h 18m UA → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Long Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Long Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,675 mi 3h 55m nonstop -2h behind

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

Also explore RFD Routes LGB Routes RFD Live Flights LGB Live Flights LGB Delays
All flights from Long Beach (LGB) Long Beach to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MSP ~6h 13m DEN ~7h 8m BNA ~7h 19m LAS ~7h 47m ORD ~8h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
52
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
RFD → LGB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
LGB → 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. LGB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric RFD→LGB ORD→LGB MDW→LGB
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – 6
Flight time 3h 55m 4h 40m 4h 15m
Chicago (ORD) to Long Beach flights · Chicago (MDW) to Long Beach flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Long Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 4:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,675 mi / 2,695 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

RFD–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,675 mi / 2,695 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Long Beach International Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,675 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville and Harry Reid.
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
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 LGB

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RFD to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to LGB is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,675 miles (2,695 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).