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$72+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

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MDW — FLL
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago Midway to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in July or September, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Midway to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Midway (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$143
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One-way from

$72
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$205 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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Cheapest flights from Midway to Fort Lauderdale
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to Fort Lauderdale. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/254:56 pmMDW - FLL
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Thu 10/26:54 pmFLL - MDW
1 stop5h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$143
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 9/249:00 amMDW - FLL
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
Thu 9/256:54 pmFLL - MDW
1 stop5h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/46:15 amMDW - FLL
1 stop15h 52mFrontier
Mon 10/66:54 pmFLL - MDW
1 stop19h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/16:20 amMDW - FLL
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Sun 11/99:01 pmFLL - MDW
1 stop26h 10mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/61:37 pmMDW - FLL
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Sun 11/99:01 pmFLL - MDW
1 stop22h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$150
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:10 pmMDW - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Tue 10/218:35 pmFLL - MDW
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/225:15 pmMDW - FLL
1 stop5h 37mFrontier
Thu 9/256:54 pmFLL - MDW
1 stop5h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$155
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 9/254:56 pmMDW - FLL
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Mon 9/296:00 amFLL - MDW
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$156
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/258:20 amMDW - FLL
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Sat 11/110:50 amFLL - MDW
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$158
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/308:35 amMDW - FLL
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Thu 10/26:30 amFLL - MDW
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 11/61:37 pmMDW - FLL
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Mon 11/108:57 amFLL - MDW
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Deal found 9/12$164

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale that are best for you.

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ChicagoFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/14

6:10 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 10/21

8:35 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$153

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/30

8:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 10/2

6:30 am-8:35 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$159

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/21

7:45 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 10/25

6:20 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 20m

$163

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/22

12:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 10/25

4:20 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$163

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/22

4:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 20m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 11/27

6:45 am-8:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$198

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/17

8:50 am-3:10 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 12/22

6:40 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 45m

$205

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/5

3:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 11/9

5:30 am-7:35 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$205

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/1

6:00 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 10/5

6:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$210

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/7

5:32 pm-12:50 am

1 stop6h 18m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 12/12

8:04 am-12:34 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$217

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/25

5:45 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$77

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The best insider tips for Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale trip
Airports
MDW

Use the Orange Line train for a quick, cost-effective trip to MDW, taking less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
FLL

Order your rideshare 10 minutes before reaching FLL's pickup zones to avoid waiting in crowds.

Read more about FLLby Paul Rubio
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MDW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on FLL

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Best time to book a flight from Midway to Fort Lauderdale

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fort Lauderdale from Midway with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Midway to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale is 49 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 Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale (average of $185). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 MDW to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from Midway to Fort Lauderdale. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Midway to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Lauderdale

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fort Lauderdale. 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 Fort Lauderdale. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,172 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Midway to Fort Lauderdale. 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 into for flights to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago Midway?

    If you book a flight to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago Midway, you will be flying to Fort Lauderdale, which is the city’s only airport. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is located 3.4 mi from the center of Fort Lauderdale. There are 2 flights from Chicago Midway to Fort Lauderdale per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale in about 2h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Chicago Midway Airport and Fort Lauderdale are separated by a distance of 1168 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale round-trip?

    Frontier, at $39, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Southwest. Frontier is 89% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $66. While the most popular route (Chicago Midway - Fort Lauderdale) can be booked for $143 on average, our data indicates $228 when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Midway to Fort Lauderdale that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Midway to Fort Lauderdale flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Midway to Fort Lauderdale?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Midway to Fort Lauderdale?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Midway to Fort Lauderdale 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 Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale (average of $185). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Midway to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Midway to Fort Lauderdale. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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