Rockford to Houston flights
Houston lies 1,500 km (932 mi) south-west of Rockford, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Rockford | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 148,278 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 224 m (735 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | RFD, 8 km out | HOU, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 61101–61126 | 77001–77299 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Rockford
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).
Arriving in Houston
Houston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 25 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William P. Hobby Airport | HOU | 16 km (10 mi) | 7,602 ft | 46 ft |
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | IAH | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,001 ft | 97 ft |
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Staying in Houston
Our booking partner lists 2,017+ places to stay in Houston (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 756 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (299), and 14 are five-star. Across 481 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 233,289 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Houston from Rockford?
1,500 km (932 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Rockford.
How long does it take to get from Rockford to Houston by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rockford and Houston?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rockford to Houston flights?
Typically Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU); Houston also has IAH.
Where can I stay in Houston?
Our booking partner lists 2,017+ places to stay in Houston, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.