Flights to Rockford, IL
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.