Chicago/Rockford to Tucson (RFD–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 7 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 7h 12m G4 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 7h 40m AAUA → AAAYEK Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 16m → Minneapolis (MSP) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston ~6h 30m UA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver ~6h 38m → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
DTW Detroit ~6h 40m SY → DL Detroit (DTW) to Tucson flights
SFO San Francisco ~9h 5m UA → ACEKOO San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MSP ~5h 16m IAH ~6h 30m DEN ~6h 38m DTW ~6h 40m LAS ~7h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
68
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 → TUS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
TUS → RFD
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric RFD→TUS ORD→TUS MDW→TUS
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 3
Weekly flights – 49 3
Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights · Chicago (MDW) to Tucson flights · Peoria (PIA) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tucson is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 4:00 PM in Tucson.
Facts

RFD–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Tucson route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
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: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to TUS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Chicago O'Hare.
Tucson is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
Yes, return flights from TUS to RFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and PIA. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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