How long is the flight from Miami to Chicago?

There are many flights that can get you from Miami to Chicago in 3h 10m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Frontier, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Miami and Chicago is about 1183 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Miami to Chicago round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Miami to Chicago is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $86 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $90 and $166 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Miami to Chicago one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $69. Spirit Airlines flights start at $69 while deals on Southwest start at $69 one-way.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Miami to Chicago?

The best time to book flights from Miami to Chicago is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Miami to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Miami to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Miami to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Miami to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Miami to Chicago

The most flights from MIA to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Miami to Chicago?

The cheapest flight price from Miami to Chicago is $63. On average you can expect to pay $930. The most popular route, (Miami - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $85.

What are the most reliable airlines from Miami to Chicago?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Miami to Chicago on time: Cathay Pacific (97%), Austrian Airlines (81%), Spirit Airlines (75%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Miami to Chicago?

Before booking your flight from Miami to Chicago check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Frontier or Spirit Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Miami to Chicago?

Users have found that flying from Miami to Chicago on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Miami to Chicago?

Users have found that booking a flight from Miami to Chicago at least 54 days early can save you up to 128% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 54 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Miami to Chicago for as little as $158 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $306 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Chicago?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Chicago from Miami average $221. You can even find prices in February for less than $221, as users have found deals to Chicago from as low as $72. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chicago from Miami. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 20%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MIA to CHI?

It’s typically best to fly out from Miami to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Miami to Chicago?

If you book a flight to Chicago from Miami, you will be flying from Miami, which is the city’s only airport. Miami (MIA) is located 6.1 mi from the center of Miami. There are 39 flights from Miami to Chicago per day from 5 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Miami to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Miami to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Miami to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Miami to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Miami to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Miami to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$69+ Flights from Miami to Chicago

Round-trip from	$109 (Gotogate)
One-way from	$69 (American Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$237
Good round-trip deal	$203 or less
Good one-way deal	$117 or less

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding for added comfort.

United's Polaris Lounges offer showers, daybeds, and dining for premium passengers.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$86	Average$180	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$90	Average$213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$164	Average$293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$189	Average$336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$191	Average$347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

$69+ Cheap flights from Miami (MIA) to Chicago (CHI)

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