Rockford to Liberia Flights Set for Winter 2027
Chicago Rockford International Airport lists Friday flights to Liberia, Costa Rica, running from February to April 2027.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Central America
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Chicago Rockford International Airport has listed nine Friday flights to Liberia, Costa Rica, between 5 February and 2 April 2027. Apple Vacations is selling the seats as flight-only tickets or as part of vacation packages, though prices have not been published.
Why it matters
The seasonal charter route gives Rockford-area travelers a nonstop option to Guanacaste, a region served by Liberia Guanacaste Airport. Costa Rica's tourism institute says charter flights suit seasonal demand and complement regularly scheduled service.
The schedule comes from the airport's published flight listing, showing nine weekly Friday departures in a 189-seat charter configuration. Ticket pricing and any schedule changes beyond 2 April 2027 remain unannounced.
The players
Apple Vacations
Apple Vacations is a travel company that sells flight-only seats and vacation packages, and it is the named seller for the Rockford to Liberia flights.
Marcos Borges
Marcos Borges is executive president of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute, who said charter flights suit seasonal demand and complement scheduled service.
The details
TUI Airways operates the flights, which are sold through Apple Vacations and its sister companies. Rockford announced the route on 21 May 2026 alongside Cancun and Punta Cana service.
Timeline
21 May 2026: Rockford announces Liberia flights alongside Cancun and Punta Cana service.
5 February 2027: First Rockford to Liberia flight is scheduled to depart.
2 April 2027: Last listed Rockford to Liberia departure.
Regional Trend
Guanacaste Airport accounted for 67.2 percent of Costa Rica's net international air arrival growth in the period reported by the tourism institute. The Rockford charter adds a seasonal Midwest link to that expanding airport.
Travelers planning a winter 2027 trip should compare Apple Vacations pricing once fares are published, since the flights are sold as seats or packages. Because the schedule runs only on Fridays, travelers should align their trip dates with those departures.
The takeaway
Seasonal charter service can give Rockford-area travelers a direct route to Costa Rica without a connection through a larger hub. Check fares and departure dates before booking, since pricing has not yet been released.
What happens next
The first Rockford to Liberia flight is scheduled to depart on 5 February 2027, with the final listed departure on 2 April 2027.
Further reading
Explore more on Central America for regional travel context.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Rio Times.
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