San Francisco to Chicago/Rockford (SFO–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,780 mi 3h 24m nonstop +2h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

SFO–RFD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,780 miles in approximately 3h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 52% 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
737
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric SFO→RFD SMF→RFD
Distance from SFO – 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 3h 24m 5h 35m
Departure OTP 52% –
Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 Francisco.
SFO: PDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,780 mi / 2,865 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 24m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,780 mi / 2,865 km
Flight time3h 24m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take approximately 3h 24m. The route covers 1,780 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AZA, PTK, DFW, ONT, CVG, DTW, SEA, IAH, SMF, SFB, IAD, TPA, JFK, PDX, CUN, MIA, MCO, ANC, GCM, MEX, BNA, LAS, ORD, FLL and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Rockford is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Nearby alternatives include SMF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SFO to RFD

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

SFO to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to RFD ranges from 3 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,780 miles (2,865 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AZA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF).