ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) \u2014 Direct flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Fort Lauderdale start Thursday, with special rates as low as $42, the airport said in a press release.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to begin offering Rockford travelers nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale,\u201d said Drew Wells, Allegiant\u2019s chief commercial officer. \u201cThis expansion reflects our commitment to delivering travel that\u2019s more accessible, affordable, and enjoyable. Our brand of service and low fares continues to resonate with travelers who are looking to build the vacation of their dreams at unbeatable value.\u201d<\/p>\n
The addition of Fort Lauderdale expands Allegiant\u2019s leisure-focused network from Rockford, which already includes flights to popular destinations such as Orlando, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. Airport officials say the new route will provide travelers with easier access to South Florida beaches and cruise ports.<\/p>\n
Tickets are available now through\u00a0Allegiant\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n