Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (CHI - MIA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$83	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Sun, Feb 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is currently $83
Cheapest one-way flight	$29	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Dec 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is currently $29
Cheapest nonstop flights	$83	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Sun, Jan 11	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is currently $83
Last-minute weekend getaway	$160	Spirit 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is currently $160
Cheapest business class flights	$567	Delta 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Mon, Jan 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is currently $567

Fastest flight	2 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $95–145
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $145–225

Popular airlines from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

American

Nonstop

from $131

Typical price: $180–380

74 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - FLL, MIA Every day

1145 weekly connecting flights

ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $182

Typical price: $180–420

29 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - FLL, MIA Every day

2348 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
United

Nonstop

from $173

Typical price: $175–405

45 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - FLL, MIA Every day

427 weekly connecting flights

ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
Delta

from $217

Typical price: $215–580

1570 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $108

Typical price: $105–215

26 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - FLL, MIA Every day

49 weekly connecting flights

ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $83

Typical price: $135–315

2 weekly nonstop flights

MDW, ORD - FLL, MIA Every Thu, Sat

101 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - FLL, MIA Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 31 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 26 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 28 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Fort Lauderdale United States 11 min 3 mi
Miami International Airport (MIA)

Miami United States 45 min 24 mi
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

West Palm Beach United States 47 min 39 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Orlando United States 3 hr 5 min 175 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

When are the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $95 to $145.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $83. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $29.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is $131, flying from Dec 13 to Dec 15.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is $182, flying from Jan 31 to Feb 1.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is $173, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is $217, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is $108, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is $83, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 8.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale starts at $83 from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $29 and departs on Sat, Dec 13.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.

When should you fly to Fort Lauderdale, United States?

Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and mostly dry. Summers (Jun–Sep) are hot and humid. Hurricanes are possible Jun–Nov. Local events include the A1A Marathon (Feb) and the International Boat Show (Nov).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.
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 is the best airline to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 74 nonstop flights and 1,145 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 29 nonstop flights and 2,348 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 Fort Lauderdale are:

United offers 45 nonstop flights and 427 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .
Delta offers 1,570 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) .
Spirit offers 26 nonstop flights and 49 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .
Frontier offers 2 nonstop flights and 101 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 Fort Lauderdale.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $83. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $29.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is $131, flying from Dec 13 to Dec 15.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is $182, flying from Jan 31 to Feb 1.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is $173, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is $217, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is $108, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is $83, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 8.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

Southwest, Frontier, United, American and Spirit fly direct from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.

There are 74 American direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 29 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 United direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale at price $160 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

Southwest, Frontier, United, American and Spirit fly direct from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.

There are 74 American direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 29 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 United direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale available?

There are direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale start at $83 from Thu, Jan 8 to Sun, Jan 11 with Frontier.

How can I find nonstop flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale start at $567 from Thu, Jan 8 to Mon, Jan 12 with Delta.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale start at $83 from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8.

How can I book business class trips from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

To book business class trips from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale starts at $160 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with Spirit.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale at price $160 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, 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.