
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $90 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $40 (Spirit) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $309 |
Good round-trip deal | $101 or less |
Good one-way deal | $42 or less |
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ChicagoFort Lauderdale
ORD - FLL
ORDFLL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/2
7:15 pm-11:24 pm
Nonstop3h 09m
Fort Lauderdale
Mon 5/4
10:07 pm-12:27 am
Nonstop3h 20m
ChicagoFort Lauderdale
ORD - FLL
ORDFLL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/27
11:28 am-9:03 pm
1 stop8h 35m
Fort Lauderdale
Tue 4/28
6:15 am-10:23 am
1 stop5h 08m
ChicagoFort Lauderdale
ORD - FLL
ORDFLL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/18
9:16 am-6:40 pm
1 stop8h 24m
Fort Lauderdale
Sat 4/25
12:25 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop9h 47m
ChicagoFort Lauderdale
ORD - FLL
ORDFLL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/12
11:25 am-7:50 pm
1 stop7h 25m
Fort Lauderdale
Wed 4/15
10:04 pm-12:24 am
Nonstop3h 20m
ChicagoFort Lauderdale
ORD - FLL
ORDFLL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 5/1
10:31 am-10:02 pm
1 stop10h 31m
Fort Lauderdale
Sun 5/3
7:05 am-9:36 am
Nonstop3h 31m
ChicagoFort Lauderdale
ORD - FLL
ORDFLL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 5/27
7:45 pm-11:54 pm
Nonstop3h 09m
Fort Lauderdale
Tue 6/2
10:07 pm-12:27 am
Nonstop3h 20m
ChicagoFort Lauderdale
ORD - FLL
ORDFLL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 5/13
11:51 am-9:49 pm
1 stop8h 58m
Fort Lauderdale
Sat 5/16
7:12 am-4:12 pm
1 stop10h 00m
ChicagoFort Lauderdale
ORD - FLL
ORDFLL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 6/8
5:05 am-9:10 am
Nonstop3h 05m
Fort Lauderdale
Fri 6/12
7:00 am-9:31 am
Nonstop3h 31m
ChicagoFort Lauderdale
MDW - FLL
MDWFLL
Chicago Midway
Sat 5/9
11:40 am-3:35 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
Fort Lauderdale
Tue 5/12
3:25 pm-8:10 pm
1 stop5h 45m
ChicagoFort Lauderdale
MDW - FLL
MDWFLL
Chicago Midway
Fri 4/17
7:35 pm-11:30 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
Fort Lauderdale
Wed 4/22
6:50 am-9:00 am
Nonstop3h 10m
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (average of $49). Flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in July is currently the most expensive (average of $118). 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.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The most flights from CHI to FLL are scheduled on a Sunday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).
Tampa (TPA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on Cheapflights.
Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $176.
Flights via Tampa (TPA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 38m.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 14m.
About 18% of weekly flights between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
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.
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
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If you need a break from breezy Chicago, board a flight to sunny Fort Lauderdale, where cruises on the water and sunbathing on sandy beaches take center stage. Flights last around two and a half hours, making this South Florida destination a short hop from either major Chicago airport. Plus, with tons of direct flights leaving every day, you have endless options for planning a Fort Lauderdale getaway any time of year.
A short flight transports you from the windy streets of busy Chicago to the sandy beaches and tropical resorts of Fort Lauderdale, a city that embraces its balmy coastal locale. Transportation here differs from the trains and Metro buses of Chicago. Yachts, sailboats, and cruisers float along the Intracoastal Waterway, and water taxis bring visitors to shore-side restaurants for fresh seafood. Chicago natives can also prepare for a much warmer South Florida climate with temperatures hovering in the 70's and 80's F most of the year.
Your tropical beach vacation in Fort Lauderdale awaits, so what's stopping you? Find the ideal flight using our smart search engine to start planning your warm-weather getaway.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$56 | Average$157 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$75 | Average$195 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$84 | Average$146 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$108 | Average$346 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$130 | Average$249 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$156 | Average$346 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$156 | Average$304 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$176 | Average$345 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |