Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Rockford, IL is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 74% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 1 airlines flying 3 departures a day to 9 destinations, with cancellations at 1%.
- Departures on-time
- 74%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 28 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Destinations
- 9
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from RFD
Busiest routes from RFD
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFD → PGD | 221 | 75% | 25 min |
| RFD → AZA | 175 | 77% | 17 min |
| RFD → SFB | 155 | 66% | 42 min |
| RFD → PIE | 134 | 63% | 36 min |
| RFD → LAS | 105 | 77% | 24 min |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at RFD?
- 26% of departures from Chicago Rockford International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 28 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from RFD?
- Flights scheduled around 12 p.m. depart on time 85% of the time at RFD, versus 47% around 8 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at RFD?
- 1% of scheduled departures from RFD were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
Popular route pages from this airport
Based on 1,846 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.