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$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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RFD
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$112
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$72
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$307
From California to Chicago Greater Rockford
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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 July 31, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:30 amLAS - RFD
Nonstop3h 24mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/51:44 pmRFD - LAS
Nonstop3h 48mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/31$112
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/49:36 amLAX - RFD
1 stop7h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/79:16 pmRFD - LAX
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$174
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/258:25 amSAN - RFD
1 stop9h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/288:37 pmRFD - SAN
1 stop12h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/146:25 amLAS - RFD
Nonstop3h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/173:41 pmRFD - LAS
3 stops32h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$219
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Thu 9/188:55 amBUR - RFD
1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/218:37 pmRFD - BUR
1 stop13h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$235
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Thu 9/259:33 amSMF - RFD
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2910:37 amRFD - SMF
2 stops24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$244
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Thu 9/186:00 amOAK - RFD
1 stop10h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2210:37 amRFD - OAK
2 stops23h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$267
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Thu 9/186:35 amSJC - RFD
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2210:37 amRFD - SJC
2 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$277
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Wed 10/158:04 pmSNA - RFD
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/173:08 pmRFD - SNA
3 stops32h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$314
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Thu 9/46:18 pmSFO - RFD
2 stops18h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/79:16 pmRFD - SFO
3 stops40h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$480

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Rockford that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
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

Las VegasChicago

LAS - RFD

LASRFD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/2

7:30 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 10/5

1:44 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

$112

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - RFD

LAXRFD

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

9:36 am-6:52 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 9/7

9:16 pm-10:46 am

1 stop15h 30m

$174

San DiegoChicago

SAN - RFD

SANRFD

San Diego

Thu 9/25

8:25 am-7:47 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 9/28

8:37 pm-7:29 am

1 stop12h 52m

$197

Las VegasChicago

LAS - RFD

LASRFD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/14

6:25 am-11:48 am

Nonstop3h 23m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 8/17

3:41 pm-10:07 pm

3 stops32h 26m

$219

BurbankChicago

BUR - RFD

BURRFD

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 9/18

8:55 am-6:52 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 9/21

8:37 pm-8:00 am

1 stop13h 23m

$235

SacramentoChicago

SMF - RFD

SMFRFD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/25

9:33 am-7:47 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 9/29

10:37 am-8:38 am

2 stops24h 01m

$244

San JoseChicago

SJC - RFD

SJCRFD

San Jose

Thu 9/18

6:35 am-6:52 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 9/22

10:37 am-10:45 am

2 stops26h 08m

$277

OaklandChicago

OAK - RFD

OAKRFD

Oakland

Thu 9/18

6:30 am-6:52 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 9/22

10:37 am-11:32 pm

3 stops14h 55m

$297

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - RFD

SNARFD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/15

8:04 pm-12:54 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 10/17

3:08 pm-10:05 pm

3 stops32h 57m

$314

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - RFD

SFORFD

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

6:18 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops18h 07m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 9/7

9:16 pm-12:02 pm

3 stops40h 46m

$480

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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 July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Allegiant Air from California to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
702 reviews

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.2

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.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
702 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
702 reviews

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.2

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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  • What are the most popular routes from California to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport?

    While some choose either Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago Greater Rockford or San Francisco - Chicago Greater Rockford, Los Angeles - Chicago Greater Rockford is the most popular route from California to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Rockford that include hotel bookings?

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Top airline flying from California to Rockford

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California to Rockford. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$77Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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