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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G43005
G4 Allegiant
320
8:30 AM
EDT
10:24 AM
CDT
2h 54m
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
G41368
G4 Allegiant
320
9:00 AM
EDT
11:00 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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G41395
G4 Allegiant
320
3:00 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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G41365
G4 Allegiant
320
11:14 AM
CDT
2:55 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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G43009
G4 Allegiant
320
11:29 AM
CDT
3:10 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41386
G4 Allegiant
320
11:50 AM
CDT
3:30 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago/Rockford
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,087 mi 2h 54m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

SRQ–RFD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air and SGX lead the route. The flight covers 1,087 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 2h54-3h 49%
SGX SGX 0 49%
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
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
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
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
456
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 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 7
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 45m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 49%
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 54m to 3h 0m.

SRQ–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,087 mi / 1,749 km
Flight time2h 54m to 3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 4 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
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 approximately 2h 54m to 3h. The route covers 1,087 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air and SGX.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from SRQ to RFD. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, SFB, PTK, CVG, PGD, DTW, FLL, SAV, DFW, MIA, IAD, CUN, MCO, IAH, MHT, BDL, JFK, LAS, ORD and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and SGX. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SRQ to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SRQ to RFD ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. 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

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