Chicago/Rockford to Miami (RFD–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 11m 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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 47m G4 → AAATBA Nashville (BNA) to Miami flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 23m G4 → AAAV Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Miami flights
ORD Chicago 5h 47m 5YAAUA → 5YAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Miami flights
LAS Las Vegas 16h 4m G4 → AAATBA Las Vegas (LAS) to Miami flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 18h 53m G4 → AAQR Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Miami flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 52m SY → AAAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Miami flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 3m → AADLQR Minneapolis (MSP) to Miami flights
IAH Houston ~6h 24m UA → AAATAV Houston (IAH) to Miami flights
CUN Cancún ~7h → AABAIB Cancún (CUN) to Miami flights
AZA Mesa ~8h 32m G4 → Mesa (AZA) to Miami flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Miami
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,239 mi 2h 44m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
BNA ~4h 47m FLL ~5h 23m ORD ~5h 47m DTW ~5h 52m MSP ~6h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
420
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 → MIA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
MIA → RFD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Miami from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric RFD→MIA ORD→MIA MSN→MIA
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 21 3
Weekly flights – 283 –
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 16m 2h 37m
Chicago (ORD) to Miami flights · Madison (MSN) to Miami flights · Chicago (MDW) to Miami flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Miami International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 7:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
1,239 mi / 1,993 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m gate to gate.
Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RFD–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Miami route.
Route details
Distance1,239 mi / 1,993 km
Flight time2h 44m
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: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Miami International Airport take about 2h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,239 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Chicago O'Hare.
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
Yes, return flights from MIA 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.

Flights from RFD to MIA

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RFD to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to MIA is about 2 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,239 miles (1,993 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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