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

RFD Airport Page →
1,087 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 9m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G42986
G4 Allegiant
320
9:15 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41372
G4 Allegiant
320
11:54 AM
CDT
3:34 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41383
G4 Allegiant
320
11:54 AM
CDT
3:34 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43009
G4 Allegiant
320
8:45 AM
EDT
10:31 AM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43015
G4 Allegiant
320
8:45 AM
EDT
10:39 AM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42975
G4 Allegiant
320
9:15 AM
EDT
11:04 AM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 2 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 19m G4 G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
ORD Chicago 8h 12m AA ACNZUA Chicago (ORD) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Sarasota/Bradenton
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,087 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 3 320 2h40-2h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (3 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
0
flights
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
3
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
204
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RFD → SRQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SRQ → RFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SRQ delays →

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric RFD→SRQ ORD→SRQ MSN→SRQ
Distance from RFD 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9 1
Weekly flights 3 28
Flight time 2h 40m 3h 2h 31m
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 gate to gate.

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
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,087 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RFD to SRQ: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville and Chicago O'Hare.
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, 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 SRQ

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RFD to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to SRQ is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,087 miles (1,749 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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