Flights to Rockford
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Rockford is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Rockford International Airport (regional) | RFD | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,002 ft | 742 ft |
| Dane County Regional Truax Field (regional) | MSN | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,006 ft | 887 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,002 ft, RFD can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 742 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Rockford
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford to New York City | United States | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Rockford to Toronto | Canada | 804 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Rockford to Brooklyn | United States | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Rockford to Queens | United States | 1,282 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Rockford to Houston | United States | 1,500 km (932 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Rockford to Montréal | Canada | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Rockford to Philadelphia | United States | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Rockford to Manhattan | United States | 1,268 km (788 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Rockford to The Bronx | United States | 1,275 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Rockford to Dallas | United States | 1,254 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Rockford to Ottawa | Canada | 1,128 km (701 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Rockford to Jacksonville | United States | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Rockford to Fort Worth | United States | 1,284 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Rockford to Columbus | United States | 571 km (355 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Rockford to Charlotte | United States | 1,060 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Rockford to Indianapolis | United States | 372 km (231 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Rockford to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,049 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Rockford to Denver | United States | 1,361 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Rockford to Mississauga | Canada | 781 km (486 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Rockford to Washington | United States | 1,084 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Rockford to Nashville | United States | 707 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Rockford to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,050 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Rockford to Shanghai | China | 11,266 km (7,000 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Rockford to Chongqing | China | 11,868 km (7,375 mi) | about 15 h 58 min |
| Rockford to Chengdu | China | 11,794 km (7,328 mi) | about 15 h 52 min |
| Rockford to Beijing | China | 10,523 km (6,539 mi) | about 14 h 14 min |
| Rockford to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,862 km (5,506 mi) | about 12 h 7 min |
| Rockford to Tianjin | China | 10,582 km (6,575 mi) | about 14 h 19 min |
| Rockford to Wuhan | China | 11,569 km (7,188 mi) | about 15 h 35 min |
| Rockford to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,633 km (7,228 mi) | about 15 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Rockford?
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). The others, MSN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is RFD from Rockford city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Rockford on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.