Chicago/Rockford to Pittsburgh (RFD–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RFD Airport Page →
474 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by YanAir.
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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
ORD Chicago 4h 4m 5YAAUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Pittsburgh flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 5h 55m G4 → G4WN Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Pittsburgh flights
PIE Pinellas Park 5h 55m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Pittsburgh flights
BNA Nashville 9h 14m G4 → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Pittsburgh flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 10h 51m G4 → B6WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Pittsburgh flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 42m G4 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Pittsburgh flights
PGD Punta Gorda 16h 36m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Pittsburgh flights
SFB Orlando 24h 6m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Pittsburgh flights
DTW Detroit ~3h 54m SY → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 28m → AAAFDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Pittsburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Pittsburgh
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
474 mi 0h 57m nonstop +1h ahead

RFD–PIT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) Pittsburgh to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DTW ~3h 54m ORD ~4h 4m MSP ~4h 28m ACY ~4h 45m GPT ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
237
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 → PIT
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
PIT → RFD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PIT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Metric RFD→PIT ORD→PIT MSN→PIT
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 16 1
Weekly flights – 306 –
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 20m 1h 8m
Chicago (ORD) to Pittsburgh flights · Madison (MSN) to Pittsburgh flights · Chicago (MDW) to Pittsburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 7:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
474 mi / 763 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m gate to gate.
Facts

RFD–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance474 mi / 763 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: PIT
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 474 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Sarasota Bradenton and St. Petersburg Clearwater.
Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PIT

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

RFD to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to PIT is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 474 miles (763 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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