Chicago/Rockford to Orlando (RFD–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 4h 44m G4 → EJAF9WN Nashville (BNA) to Orlando flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 5h 12m G4 → WN Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Orlando flights
ORD Chicago 5h 19m AAUA → AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Orlando flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 33m G4 → B6WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Orlando flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 49m G4 → B6F9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Orlando flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 44m EK → AAADCM Los Angeles (LAX) to Orlando flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Orlando
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Also explore RFD Routes MCO Routes RFD Live Flights MCO Live Flights MCO Delays
All flights from Orlando (MCO) Orlando to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to MCO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
BNA ~4h 44m SRQ ~5h 12m ORD ~5h 19m FLL ~5h 33m LAS ~9h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
487
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 → MCO
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
Return
MCO → RFD
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Orlando from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Orlando International Airport.
Metric RFD→MCO ORD→MCO MSN→MCO
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 22 4
Weekly flights – 471 5
Chicago (ORD) to Orlando flights · Madison (MSN) to Orlando flights · Chicago (MDW) to Orlando flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Orlando International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 7:00 PM in Orlando.
Getting from MCO

Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.

Orlando Climate

Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.

Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RFD–MCO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Orlando route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
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: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to MCO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Sarasota Bradenton and Chicago O'Hare.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
Yes, return flights from MCO to RFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Sarasota Bradenton and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).