ROCKFORD, Ill. (Nov. 20, 2024) – The Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) is thrilled to announce that Allegiant Airlines will once again offer direct flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Los Angeles, California (LAX) and Nashville, Tennessee (BNA).

Tickets are on sale now for these seasonal flights at Allegiant.com to both destinations which will resume May 2025, with service to Los Angeles on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning May 21, and service to Nashville on Thursdays and Sundays beginning May 22.

“We’ve seen strong demand for these seasonal routes and with the continued support of our community, we’re excited to bring them back for the upcoming season,” said Zack Oakley, Executive Director at RFD. “Our partnership with Allegiant Airlines has allowed us to expand flight options for travelers, and we’re excited to continue offering these popular destinations.”

Earlier this year, RFD and Allegiant Airlines kicked off seasonal flights to Nashville and LA, with the season ending in October.

In addition to the Los Angeles and Nashville routes, RFD continues to offer convenient flights to several popular vacation destinations, including Florida cities like Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota (SRQ), Orlando (SFB), and Tampa (PIE), as well as Phoenix (IWA) and Las Vegas (LAS). Starting in January 2025, passengers will also be able to take advantage of new international flights to Costa Rica (LIR), Punta Cana (PUJ), and Cancun/Riviera Maya (CUN).

Expanding flight offerings is a key strategic goal for RFD. While attracting new routes and airline partners involves careful consideration of market demand and economic feasibility, the airport’s continued success in meeting passenger needs helps secure future growth opportunities.

For more information on flight schedules and booking details, please visit flyrfd.com.

About Chicago Rockford International Airport

The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is ranked as the 13th largest airport in the United States for air cargo with more than three billion pounds of landed weight in 2023. The Airport is home to the second-largest UPS hub in North America and a major base of operations for Amazon Air. The Airport campus encompasses an aviation maintenance repair facility (AAR) as well as other aircraft maintenance operations capable of servicing next-generation aircraft.  There is also an aviation education maintenance program (Rock Valley College) on airport grounds that is turning out a highly trained and skilled workforce.

RFD and its tenants are home to more than 8,000 jobs and contribute millions of dollars of economic impact to the region annually. More than 15 international airlines service RFD as a freighter network serving destinations to and from countries from around the world, including international tier one freight forwarders such as DB Schenker, DSV and SENATOR.

Additionally, RFD has several direct domestic and international passenger flights which further strengthens the airport as a key transportation hub to the region. RFD offers direct passenger flights through Allegiant Airlines to Nashville, TN; Los Angeles, CA; Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda, Sarasota, Orlando, and Tampa, FL; Phoenix, AZ; and Las Vegas, NV.

Visit FlyRFD.com for more information.