Seattle to Chicago/Rockford (SEA–RFD) — 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 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 33m AAAFAS → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 7h 14m ASAYDL → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 1m AFAMAS → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 19h 57m ASDL → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~7h 7m AFASDL → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFO San Francisco ~7h 41m AFAMAS → San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~8h 17m ASAYBR → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PDX Portland ~9h 2m AMASAY → Portland (PDX) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SMF Sacramento ~9h 2m AFASAY → Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~9h 51m ASAYDL → Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,654 mi 2h 56m nonstop +2h ahead

SEA–RFD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,654 miles in 2h 56m.

Also explore SEA Routes RFD Routes SEA Live Flights RFD Live Flights SEA Delays
All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Seattle flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SEA–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 68% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ORD ~6h 33m DTW ~7h 7m BNA ~7h 14m SFO ~7h 41m IAH ~8h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
352
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
SEA → RFD
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
RFD → SEA
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 56m gate to gate.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Flight time2h 56m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 2h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 1,654 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SEA to RFD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 56m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid.
Chicago/Rockford is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from RFD to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SEA to RFD

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SEA to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to RFD is about 2 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,654 miles (2,662 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.