Travelling from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Chicago one hour behind Tampa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PIE to RFD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Allegiant Air offers direct flights from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Allegiant Air.
With 74.29% of its services landing as planned, Allegiant Air is the most punctual carrier operating PIE to RFD flights.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford Airport. Many passengers pass through Nashville Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)
Rs10,536 is currently the lowest price for a one-way St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs30,223. These prices may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from PIE to RFD by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
August is the cheapest month for flights from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
PIE's address is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
When it comes to the on-time performance of St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near PIE. Whether you have an early flight from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)
Consider booking a hotel near RFD if you're taking a late St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Chicago Rockford Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Alamo and National are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest possible price, book your ride from Chicago Rockford Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) to central Chicago
You'll find RFD at 2 Airport Cir.
Chicago Rockford Airport is approximately 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive time takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.
It'll take around 2 hours when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)
June is the busiest month for flights from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Chicago in November.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PIE to RFD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Chicago, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to tick off its leading sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
