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$48+ Cheap flights from Miami (MIA) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — CHI
Apr 4 — Apr 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Miami to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Miami to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Miami to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Miami to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 5, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/810:41 am
MIA
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ORD
Nonstop3h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/117:15 pm
ORD
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MIA
Nonstop3h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$74
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/810:41 am
MIA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/93:52 pm
ORD
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$75
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1410:41 am
MIA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/187:15 pm
ORD
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$76
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/149:21 pm
MIA
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ORD
Nonstop3h 38m
Frontier
Mon 5/187:15 pm
ORD
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$79
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1011:35 am
MIA
-
MDW
Nonstop3h 26m
Frontier
Mon 4/136:30 am
MDW
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$79
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/912:04 pm
MIA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 38m
Frontier
Sun 4/127:25 am
ORD
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 2/28$80
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/239:35 am
MIA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Frontier
Sun 5/311:15 pm
ORD
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$82
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/149:21 pm
MIA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 38m
Frontier
Sun 5/173:52 pm
ORD
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$83
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/63:50 pm
MIA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/810:55 am
ORD
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$84
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/611:13 am
MIA
-
MDW
Nonstop3h 28m
Frontier
Mon 3/96:00 am
MDW
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$84
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1110:41 am
MIA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/187:15 pm
ORD
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$85
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/61:00 pm
MIA
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ORD
Nonstop3h 38m
Frontier
Mon 3/99:05 pm
ORD
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MIA
Nonstop3h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$86

Find flight deals from Miami to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Miami (MIA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$74
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$48
(Super.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$258

Good round-trip deal

$135 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Miami-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Miami-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Miami to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Miami to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Miami to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Miami to Chicago (CHI).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Miami to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Miami to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MiamiChicago

MIA - MDW

MIAMDW

Miami

Tue 5/12

6:40 am-8:50 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/16

3:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$177

MiamiChicago

MIA - ORD

MIAORD

Miami

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

5:53 pm-12:54 am

1 stop6h 01m

$217

MiamiChicago

MIA - MDW

MIAMDW

Miami

Thu 4/30

6:05 am-8:20 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/4

6:50 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$217

MiamiChicago

MIA - MDW

MIAMDW

Miami

Thu 5/7

6:05 am-8:20 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/11

6:50 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$217

MiamiChicago

MIA - ORD

MIAORD

Miami

Sun 3/15

6:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

9:45 am-8:44 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$218

MiamiChicago

MIA - MDW

MIAMDW

Miami

Thu 4/16

6:05 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/18

2:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$218

MiamiChicago

MIA - MDW

MIAMDW

Miami

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/19

9:22 am-5:41 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$237

MiamiChicago

MIA - MDW

MIAMDW

Miami

Wed 4/1

6:30 am-8:45 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/8

8:15 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$253

MiamiChicago

MIA - MDW

MIAMDW

Miami

Sat 3/7

6:25 am-8:40 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/7

12:20 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$258

MiamiChicago

MIA - ORD

MIAORD

Miami

Sat 4/25

8:55 am-11:31 am

Nonstop3h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

6:25 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$259

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Compare providers for flights from Miami to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Miami to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Miami-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Miami-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Miami-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Miami-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Miami-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Miami to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Miami with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Miami to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Miami to Chicago. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Miami to Chicago is 64 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to Chicago (average of $57). Flying from Miami to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 time of day to fly from MIA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Miami to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 5, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Miami to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Miami to Chicago. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Miami to Chicago?

How often are flights from Miami to Chicago delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Miami and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Miami to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Miami to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Miami to Chicago flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated March 5, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Miami to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Miami to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 27 flights from Miami to Chicago per day from 5 different airlines.

  • 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 Southwest, Delta, or Spirit Airlines 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $56 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $71 and $128 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 74% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $42. Frontier flights start at $44 while deals on JetBlue start at $71 one-way.

  • 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: Austrian Airlines (93%), Frontier (88%), Volaris (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Miami to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Miami to Chicago is $46. On average you can expect to pay $934. The most popular route, (Miami - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $68.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to Chicago (average of $57). Flying from Miami to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$56Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$71Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$128Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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