Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Miami (CHI - MIA)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$199	Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami is currently $199
Cheapest one-way flight	$28	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Tue, Jun 2	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Miami is currently $28
Cheapest nonstop flights	$200	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Mon, Jul 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami is currently $200
Last-minute weekend getaway	$329	American 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Miami is currently $329
Cheapest business class flights	$448	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami is currently $448

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: $145–230

Popular airlines from Chicago to Miami

American

Nonstop

from $271

Typical price: $175–380

79 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - FLL, MIA Every day

1222 weekly connecting flights

ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $175–385

34 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - FLL, MIA Every day

2670 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
United

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $165–405

45 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - FLL, MIA Every day

361 weekly connecting flights

ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
Delta

from $219

Typical price: $215–500

1590 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $167

Typical price: $120–300

6 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - FLL, MIA Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

100 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - FLL, MIA Every day
Alaska

from $806

Typical price: $540–1,300

28 weekly connecting flights

ORD - FLL, MIA Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 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 23 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 36 min 21 mi
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

West Palm Beach United States 1 hr 10 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 Southwest from $199. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

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

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Miami is $271, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Miami is $199, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Miami is $199, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Miami is $219, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Miami is $167, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Miami is $806, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami starts at $199 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $28 and departs on Tue, Jun 2.

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 79 nonstop flights and 1,222 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 34 nonstop flights and 2,670 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 45 nonstop flights and 361 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 1,590 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 6 nonstop flights and 100 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) .
Alaska offers 28 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from 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 Southwest from $199. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

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

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Miami is $271, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Miami is $199, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Miami is $199, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Miami is $219, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Miami is $167, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Miami is $806, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Miami.

There are 79 American direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 United direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday 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 $329 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Miami.

There are 79 American direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 United direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday 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 $200 from Thu, Jul 23 to Mon, Jul 27 with Frontier.

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 $448 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Miami start at $199 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

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 $329 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Miami at price $329 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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.