Tucson to Chicago/Rockford (TUS–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TUS Airport Page →
1,384 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 8m AAAYBA → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 58m WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~6h 19m DL → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~6h 25m LHUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFO San Francisco ~7h 45m ACLXJUA → San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PDX Portland ~11h 18m AS → Portland (PDX) to Chicago/Rockford flights
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Tucson to Chicago/Rockford
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,384 mi 2h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

TUS–RFD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Tucson flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
ORD ~6h 8m DTW ~6h 19m IAH ~6h 25m SFO ~7h 45m PDX ~11h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
68
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
TUS → RFD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
RFD → TUS
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric TUS→RFD AZA→RFD
Distance from TUS – 92 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 3
Flight time 2h 35m 3h 6m
Departure OTP 67% –
Mesa (AZA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUS 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 Tucson.
TUS: MST · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,384 mi / 2,227 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

TUS–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,384 mi / 2,227 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 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 TUS to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,384 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid.
Chicago/Rockford is 2 hours ahead of Tucson.
Nearby alternatives include AZA. 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 TUS to RFD

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TUS to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to RFD is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,384 miles (2,227 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA).