Chicago/Rockford to San Diego (RFD–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RFD Airport Page →
1,664 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 4 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 5h 59m EK → AFAMAV Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
BNA Nashville 6h 37m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 6h 52m AA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 39m G4 → ASDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to San Diego
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,664 mi 3h 26m nonstop -2h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps RFD Routes SAN Routes RFD Live Flights SAN Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
LAX ~5h 59m BNA ~6h 37m ORD ~6h 52m LAS ~11h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
289
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 → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → RFD
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric RFD→SAN ORD→SAN MDW→SAN
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 21 7
Weekly flights ~1 325 46
Flight time 3h 26m 4h 3m 3h 59m
Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights · Chicago (MDW) to San Diego flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,664 mi / 2,678 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 26m gate to gate.
Facts

RFD–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,664 mi / 2,678 km
Flight time3h 26m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 3h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,664 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SAN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
Yes, return flights from SAN 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 SAN

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RFD to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to SAN is about 3 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,664 miles (2,678 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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