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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from St. Pete–Clearwater International to Chicago Rockford? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.R 660 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Nov.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 660, select.
Chicago.R 764 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Jan.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 764, select.
Chicago.R 799 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 799, select.
Chicago.R 799 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 799, select.
Chicago.R 904 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 904, select.
Chicago.R 2,433 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,433, select.
Chicago.R 2,467 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,467, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from St. Pete–Clearwater International to Chicago Rockford

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Direct flights from St. Pete–Clearwater International to Chicago Rockford

St. Pete–Clearwater International to Chicago Rockford: Alternative routes

Compare routes from St. Pete–Clearwater International to Chicago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chicago Rockford.

Tampa to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 660
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 47 mins
Most popular airlineAllegiant Air
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from St. Pete–Clearwater International to Chicago Rockford: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from St. Pete–Clearwater International to Chicago Rockford is R 1,599. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 47 minutes is the average flight time from St. Pete–Clearwater International to Chicago Rockford.
Allegiant Air flies direct from St. Pete–Clearwater International to Chicago Rockford.
As of September 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from St. Pete–Clearwater International to Chicago Rockford.
The cheapest month to fly from St. Pete–Clearwater International to Chicago Rockford is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford Airport on Monday, 8 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago Rockford but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago Rockford.

Flying from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • Chicago is one hour behind Tampa and follows the UTC-5 timezone.

  • You can choose from three weekly St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Allegiant Air is the earliest flight available. Allegiant Air operates the last service of the day at 17:42.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your PIE to RFD flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Flying into Chicago (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with Allegiant Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Allegiant Air on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates PIE to RFD flights is Allegiant Air. Its services land without delay 70.0% of the time.

  • Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport. Many passengers pass through Nashville International Airport when flying between PIE and RFD.

How to find the cheapest flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • R 660 is the lowest price for a one-way St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,599. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from PIE to RFD by booking at least nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • August is the cheapest month for flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PIE to RFD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

  • You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.

  • When it comes to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport's on-time performance, 77.01% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To reach St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport from central Tampa, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel near PIE? If you're boarding an early flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

Getting from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to central Chicago

  • RFD is located at 2 Airport Cir.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is roughly 137 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Driving there takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 4 hours 15 minutes.

When to fly to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is February, while December is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book your flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport for July if you want to go to Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from PIE to RFD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Chicago is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

  • Indianapolis is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without seeing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.

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