Chicago/Rockford to Sarasota/Bradenton (RFD–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 16m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G41365
G4 Allegiant
320
11:14 AM
CDT
2:55 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43009
G4 Allegiant
320
11:29 AM
CDT
3:10 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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G41386
G4 Allegiant
320
11:50 AM
CDT
3:30 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G43005
G4 Allegiant
320
8:30 AM
EDT
10:24 AM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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G43015
G4 Allegiant
320
8:45 AM
EDT
10:39 AM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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G41368
G4 Allegiant
320
9:00 AM
EDT
11:00 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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G41395
G4 Allegiant
320
3:00 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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Chicago/Rockford to Sarasota/Bradenton
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,087 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

RFD–SRQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,087 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RFD–SRQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 4 320 2h40-2h41
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RFD to SRQ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
383
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.

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric RFD→SRQ ORD→SRQ MDW→SRQ
Distance from RFD 63 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 4
Weekly flights 4 61 12
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 45m 2h 17m
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 7:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,087 mi / 1,749 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 41m.

RFD–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance1,087 mi / 1,749 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 6 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 41m. The route covers 1,087 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from RFD to SRQ. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RSW, SDF, SFB, PGD, FLL, MSP, MIA, CUN, MHT, BDL, JFK, IAH, JAC, DEN, LAS, LGB, BFI, BNA and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sarasota/Bradenton is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
Yes, return flights from SRQ 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 SRQ

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RFD to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to SRQ ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,087 miles (1,749 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RSW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).