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

SAN Airport Page →
1,664 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 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 3 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 6h 3m ASDLEJA → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 6h 17m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ORD Chicago 6h 41m AAACAS → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Diego to Chicago/Rockford
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,664 mi 3h 15m nonstop +2h ahead

SAN–RFD 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 Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
LAS ~6h 3m BNA ~6h 17m ORD ~6h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
288
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
SAN → RFD
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
RFD → SAN
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric SAN→RFD ONT→RFD
Distance from SAN – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 14m
Departure OTP 55% –
Ontario (ONT) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,664 mi / 2,678 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m gate to gate.
Facts

SAN–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,664 mi / 2,678 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,664 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RFD 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.
Chicago/Rockford is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from RFD to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT. 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 SAN to RFD

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

SAN to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to RFD is about 3 hours 15 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 Harry Reid, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT).