Flying from Phoenix to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD): What you need to know
Get your trip started at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), the main airport in Phoenix. Search for flights from Phoenix to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) that take off from this terminal.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located in Chicago. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of Phoenix.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to RFD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Popular months like March or holiday periods such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Located around 5 kilometres from central Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Phoenix to Chicago Rockford International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
80% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of PHX.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
You can book a direct Phoenix to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) plane ticket with departures from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Check if flying out of AZA makes more sense for your journey.
Allegiant Air offers direct flights from Phoenix to RFD out of AZA. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
Allegiant Air is the top choice for travellers flying from AZA to RFD.
Want to fly with a carrier that won't keep you waiting? Go with Allegiant Air. 89.13% of its flights between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport land on schedule.
AZA is about 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Phoenix to RFD flight? Kick back in a hotel near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving as expected.
You'll find AZA at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Chicago Rockford International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near RFD and fast-forward to bedtime:
RFD is located at 2 Airport Cir.
Getting from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to central Chicago
Chicago Rockford International Airport is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes around 1 hour 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 2 hours.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Right now, Rs12,511 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Chicago Rockford International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs25,022. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Phoenix to RFD.
The best month for landing cheap Phoenix to Chicago Rockford International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Phoenix to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). March is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in August.
Before locking in your Phoenix to RFD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Chicago Rockford International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Chicago Rockford International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Chicago when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Millennium Park followed by Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Explore more of the United States
Indianapolis is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 370 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Milwaukee is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 137 kilometres northeast of Chicago. No journey is complete without experiencing Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
