Orlando to Chicago/Rockford (SFB–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G42930
G4 Allegiant
7M8
7:30 AM
EDT
9:21 AM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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G41303
G4 Allegiant
320
7:30 AM
EDT
9:21 AM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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G42821
G4 Allegiant
320
8:00 AM
EDT
9:54 AM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41239
G4 Allegiant
7M8
5:22 PM
EDT
7:13 PM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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G41307
G4 Allegiant
320
10:11 AM
CDT
1:45 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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G41338
G4 Allegiant
7M8
10:11 AM
CDT
1:45 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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G42914
G4 Allegiant
319
10:49 AM
CDT
2:22 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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G41219
G4 Allegiant
7M8
8:03 PM
CDT
11:37 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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G41335
G4 Allegiant
7M8
8:03 PM
CDT
11:37 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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Orlando to Chicago/Rockford
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,026 mi 2h 51m nonstop -1h behind 14 1-stop hubs

SFB–RFD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,026 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFB–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 5 320, 7M8 2h51-2h54 100%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (5 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, SFB to RFD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFB to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
325
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 Chicago/Rockford from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric SFB→RFD MCO→RFD TPA→RFD
Distance from SFB 24 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 5
Flight time 2h 51m 4h 2m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SFB with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Orlando.
SFB: EDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,026 mi / 1,652 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m to 2h 54m.

SFB–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,026 mi / 1,652 km
Flight time2h 51m to 2h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 6 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: SFB
IATA / ICAOSFB / KSFB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation55 ft / 17 m
Destination: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFB to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando Sanford International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take approximately 2h 51m to 2h 54m. The route covers 1,026 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from SFB to RFD. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, PIE, BNA, SRQ, DFW, PGD, MIA, IAD, FLL, SAV, BDL, PUJ, LAS and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from RFD to SFB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO, TPA and PIE. 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 SFB to RFD

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFB to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFB to RFD ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes to 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,026 miles (1,652 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA) and Pinellas Park (PIE).