Cheap flights from Chicago to Miami

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Cheapest round-trip flights $114
Spirit Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Mon, Mar 9
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami is currently $114
Cheapest one-way flight $36
Spirit Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Feb 25
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Miami is currently $36
Last-minute weekend getaway $129
Spirit Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Sun, Jan 25
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Miami is currently $129
Cheapest business class flights $716
Delta 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Jan 31 — Sun, Feb 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami is currently $716
Fastest flight 2 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Miami takes 2 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Miami is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $80–270
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $145–225

Popular airlines from Chicago to Miami

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $197
    Typical price: $175–365
    77 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
    1147 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $207
    Typical price: $175–380
    31 weekly nonstop flights
    MDW - FLL, MIA Every day
    2138 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $170–385
    63 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
    489 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
  • Spirit
    Nonstop
    from $138
    Typical price: $95–210
    37 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
    47 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
  • Delta
    from $339
    Typical price: $215–520
    1593 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $152
    Typical price: $135–310
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - FLL Every Thu, Sat, Sun
    88 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - FLL, MIA Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Miami

  • Miami International Airport (MIA)
    Miami United States 23 min 6 mi
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
    Fort Lauderdale United States 35 min 21 mi
  • Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
    West Palm Beach United States 1 hr 9 min 63 mi
  • Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
    Fort Myers United States 2 hr 17 min 111 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Miami

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Miami are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $80 to $270.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $114. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $36.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Miami is $197, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Miami is $207, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Miami is $177, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Miami is $138, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Miami is $339, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Miami is $152, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 9.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami starts at $114 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $36 and departs on Wed, Feb 25.
2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Miami.
With its subtropical climate and many beaches, Miami is a year-round destination. Peak season is Jan–Apr. Rains are heaviest during hurricane season (Jun–Nov), but showers, often brief, can occur at any time. Celebrities and the contemporary art world come for Art Basel Miami Beach and its numerous satellite art fairs and events (early Dec), and Food Network chefs are the draws at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (Feb).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Miami.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Miami really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Miami.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 77 nonstop flights and 1,147 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 31 nonstop flights and 2,138 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Miami are:
  • United offers 63 nonstop flights and 489 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .
  • Spirit offers 37 nonstop flights and 47 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .
  • Delta offers 1,593 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .
  • Frontier offers 3 nonstop flights and 88 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Miami.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $114. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $36.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Miami is $197, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Miami is $207, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Miami is $177, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Miami is $138, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Miami is $339, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Miami is $152, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 9.
Southwest, United, Spirit, American and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Miami.
  • There are 77 American direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 31 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 63 United direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 37 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Miami at price $129 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25.
Southwest, United, Spirit, American and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Miami.
  • There are 77 American direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 31 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 63 United direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 37 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Chicago to Miami on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Miami start at $114 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9 with Spirit.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Miami, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Miami start at $716 from Sat, Jan 31 to Sun, Feb 1 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Miami start at $114 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Miami, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Miami starts at $129 from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Miami at price $129 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Miami, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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