Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago/Rockford (SRQ–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SRQ Airport Page →
1,087 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 49m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G43016
G4 Allegiant
320
8:45 AM
EDT
10:29 AM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43009
G4 Allegiant
320
8:45 AM
EDT
10:31 AM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43015
G4 Allegiant
320
8:45 AM
EDT
10:39 AM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41395
G4 Allegiant
320
3:00 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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G41378
G4 Allegiant
320
9:05 AM
CDT
12:47 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42986
G4 Allegiant
320
9:07 AM
CDT
12:52 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43003
G4 Allegiant
320
11:19 AM
CDT
3:01 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43000
G4 Allegiant
320
11:21 AM
CDT
3:06 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 9 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 31m AAACEK AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 16h 14m EJAG4WN G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFB Orlando ~4h 42m G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PGD Punta Gorda ~4h 56m G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 36m SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ACY Atlantic City ~6h 15m SY Atlantic City (ACY) to Chicago/Rockford flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 27m WN Orlando (MCO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~6h 42m UA UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PLS Providenciales ~9h 26m UD Providenciales (PLS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago/Rockford
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,087 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind

SRQ–RFD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,087 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SRQ–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 6 320 2h44-3h 100%
SGX SGX 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + SGX (6 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, SRQ to RFD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SRQ to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
262
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SRQ → RFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RFD → SRQ
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SRQ delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Sarasota/Bradenton

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric SRQ→RFD PIE→RFD TPA→RFD
Distance from SRQ 37 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 6 4
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 45m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SRQ with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,087 mi / 1,749 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.

SRQ–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,087 mi / 1,749 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SRQ to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,087 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SRQ to RFD: Allegiant Air, and others.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Nashville.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Sarasota/Bradenton.
Yes, return flights from RFD to SRQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, TPA and PGD. 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 SRQ to RFD

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SRQ to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SRQ to RFD is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,087 miles (1,749 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Tampa (TPA) and Punta Gorda (PGD).