Rockford

$72+ Cheap flights from California to Greater Rockford (RFD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RFD
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rockford

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Rockford flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$162
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$72
(Booking.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$298
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From California to Chicago Greater Rockford
One-way flight from California to Chicago Greater Rockford
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from California to Rockford
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Rockford. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:15 amSAN - RFD
1 stop12h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/49:36 pmRFD - SAN
1 stop14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$212
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Wed 6/410:30 amLAX - RFD
1 stop23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/84:06 pmRFD - LAX
1 stop29h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$231
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Wed 4/236:29 pmOAK - RFD
1 stop24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/279:36 pmRFD - OAK
1 stop11h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$234
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Wed 5/146:00 amSJC - RFD
1 stop27h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1812:28 pmRFD - SJC
1 stop23h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$258
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Wed 4/166:41 pmSMF - RFD
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/209:36 pmRFD - SMF
1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$264
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Wed 5/217:58 pmSNA - RFD
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/2512:28 pmRFD - SNA
1 stop10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$325

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Rockford

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoChicago

SAN - RFD

SANRFD

San Diego

Thu 5/1

6:15 am-8:46 pm

1 stop12h 31m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 5/4

9:36 pm-10:25 am

1 stop14h 49m

$212

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - RFD

LAXRFD

Los Angeles

Wed 6/4

10:30 am-11:54 am

1 stop23h 24m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 6/8

4:06 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop29h 04m

$231

OaklandChicago

OAK - RFD

OAKRFD

Oakland

Wed 4/23

6:29 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop24h 17m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 4/27

9:36 pm-6:49 am

1 stop11h 13m

$234

San JoseChicago

SJC - RFD

SJCRFD

San Jose

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop27h 38m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 5/18

12:28 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 37m

$258

SacramentoChicago

SMF - RFD

SMFRFD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/16

6:41 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 4/20

9:36 pm-8:33 am

1 stop12h 57m

$264

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - RFD

SNARFD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/23

10:30 am-8:46 pm

2 stops32h 16m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 4/27

9:36 pm-2:26 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$296

Las VegasChicago

LAS - RFD

LASRFD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/1

3:19 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

$72

San DiegoChicago

SAN - RFD

SANRFD

San Diego

Wed 4/30

9:08 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$88

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - RFD

LAXRFD

Los Angeles

Thu 5/1

10:23 am-8:46 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$116

BurbankChicago

BUR - RFD

BURRFD

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 5/7

4:18 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop26h 28m

$126

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Best time to book a flight from California to Rockford

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to RFD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Rockford. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Rockford by month

Plan your trip to Rockford by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago Greater Rockford Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago Greater Rockford Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Rockford by month

Plan your trip to Rockford by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rockford

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rockford. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rockford. Reviews last updated April 3, 2025.

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.3

Food

5.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joellen,Aug 2024

LAS - GEG

Boarding was a hassle. I’ve had the same guy before. Never enjoy seeing him.

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.3

Food

5.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joellen,Aug 2024

LAS - GEG

Boarding was a hassle. I’ve had the same guy before. Never enjoy seeing him.

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