$37+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — FLL
Jul 30 — Aug 61

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The best prices from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in September or October, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 July 25, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$75
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$37
(Cheapflightsfares)
High demand for flights, 35% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 37% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Fort Lauderdale
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Fort Lauderdale

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

To save up to 90% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 32 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale from $161 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $330 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $220 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $52. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago 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 evening could potentially save you up to 51% on airfare.

Cheap Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
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Sat 8/105:37 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 08mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/286:20 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$82
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/215:00 amORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/241:51 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$84
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/217:20 amORD - FLL
1 stop12h 56mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/281:51 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$85
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 8/136:46 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/1712:34 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$88
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/76:46 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/107:15 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$89
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/105:37 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/137:42 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$90
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 8/145:19 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Fri 8/169:07 amFLL - ORD
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/145:19 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/201:51 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$93
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/208:30 amORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 07mSpirit Airlines
Fri 8/239:07 amFLL - ORD
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$94

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/145:19 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/217:40 amFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$75
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/278:30 amORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 07mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/2812:34 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$76
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/197:31 pmORD - FLL
1 stop14h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/206:20 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$77
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 8/275:00 amORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/47:15 amFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$81
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/75:37 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 08mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/141:51 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$82
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/144:32 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/219:07 amFLL - ORD
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$83
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/214:32 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/246:20 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$84
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/175:00 amORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/208:55 amFLL - ORD
1 stop10h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$85
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 8/136:46 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/1712:34 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$88

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
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Sat 8/36:46 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/73:24 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$90
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/36:46 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/27:40 amFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$99
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/36:46 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/85:27 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$101
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/36:46 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/83:24 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$103
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/36:46 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/78:56 amFLL - ORD
1 stop8h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$106
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/36:46 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/67:00 amFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$112
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 7/305:00 amORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/67:00 amFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$113
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/36:46 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/117:00 amFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$114
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/26:42 amORD - FLL
1 stop24h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/107:15 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$122

One-way flights to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Chicago, there is a search form available above.
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Wed 8/214:32 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$37
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/145:19 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$39
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Wed 8/283:50 pmORD - FLL
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$42
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Sat 8/248:30 amORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$43
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Tue 8/139:09 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$44
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Sat 8/245:00 amORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$45
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Tue 9/38:30 amORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$46
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Wed 8/2111:12 amORD - FLL
1 stop12h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$47
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Tue 10/2210:59 amMDW - FLL
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$48

Find flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$75 - $184

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/14

Nonstop3h 10m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 8/21

Nonstop3h 15m

$75

Chicago O'Hare IntlFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/19

1 stop14h 55m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 8/20

Nonstop3h 20m

$77

Chicago O'Hare IntlFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/27

Nonstop3h 05m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 9/4

Nonstop3h 18m

$81

Chicago O'Hare IntlFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/10

Nonstop3h 08m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 8/28

Nonstop3h 20m

$82

Chicago MidwayFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/28

1 stop5h 27m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 9/4

1 stop6h 56m

$101

Chicago MidwayFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/24

1 stop7h 48m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 8/31

1 stop6h 09m

$102

Chicago O'Hare IntlFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/12

Nonstop3h 14m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 8/22

1 stop11h 11m

$137

Chicago MidwayFort Lauderdale

MDW - FLL

MDWFLL

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/9

1 stop5h 27m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 8/19

1 stop7h 54m

$172

Chicago O'Hare IntlFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/6

1 stop9h 47m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 9/10

1 stop7h 50m

$184

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2024.
Booking 31 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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.
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

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Temperature and rainfall in Fort Lauderdale by month

Plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

FLL

Temperature

66.2 - 84.2 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fort Lauderdale, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 66.2 F).

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 July 25, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Delta and Allegiant Air. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

7.8
Good
414 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

7.6
Good
3,996 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide

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.

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

    A flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale lasts just over two and a half hours from take-off to landing. If you have a connection in another city, expect a trip of upwards of four and a half hours.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    Plenty of airlines offer direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Fort Lauderdale, including United, American Airlines, jetBlue, and Spirit. You can also find direct flights from Southwest Airlines leaving from Midway International.

  • How frequent are flights between Chicago abd Fort Lauderdale?

    More than a dozen flights leave from Chicago O'Hare International for Fort Lauderdale every day, most between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. You can also find around four direct flights a day leaving from Midway International for Fort Lauderdale. If you can't find a direct flight to fit your schedule, consider a flight with a connection in another city. Most flights to Fort Lauderdale connect in Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.

  • Which airports serve Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the Chicago metro area, offering the widest range of flight options for your trip. You can also find some Fort Lauderdale flights leaving from the smaller Midway International Airport. When you book a flight to Fort Lauderdale, chances are you're set to land in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the area's major passenger airport. Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is another small airport serving the area, although flight options are much more limited.

  • Which direct flight route between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale is cheapest?

    The most affordable non-stop flights generally run from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, but you can occasionally find lower prices leaving from Midway International Airport.

  • Where can passengers get more information about the company that operates greener flight services between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?

    Do your research before purchasing an air ticket from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale and learn which environmental concerns the foreign airlines are sponsoring. By reading the relevant Environmental, Social, and Governance reports, you may find out more about each carrier's efforts to promote long-term sustainable development. The key airlines that operate flights between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale provide more significant information on the actions they have taken to uphold their ostensible priority of making environmental commitments in the Environmental Assessment for Service Providers (IEnVA) report by IATA. The IATA study evaluates the airline's sustainability objectives on a regular basis.

  • What healthier and more environmentally friendly modes of transportation are available for travelers flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    If one only carries what is essential, it could be feasible to travel from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale without doing too much environmental harm. The quantity of pollutants an airplane dumps into the air can be considerably lowered by making it more lightweight. Additionally, choosing an economy flight will reduce the overall emissions generated by each airplane seat.

  • Which airlines run environmentally friendly flights between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?

    If you want to travel in an environmentally friendly way from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, think about utilizing Delta, Juneyao Airlines, JetBlue, or American Airlines. These airlines are dedicated to utilizing fuel-saving technologies to lower their considerably rising fuel expenses as well as the amount of pollution they release into the atmosphere.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Fort Lauderdale (FLL) if they book a flight to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago. On average, Fort Lauderdale has 23 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 7 airlines. Fort Lauderdale is conveniently located just 3.4 mi from Fort Lauderdale’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $75, but on average you can expect to pay $89.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is less than $91.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale for under $100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale within the next 7 days for less than $100.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on average per day?

    On average 18 flights depart from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

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

    Spirit Airlines and Frontier can get you from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in just under 3h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 17m. The distance from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is about 1190 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($75), and Frontier ($101) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale for 65% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    Before booking your flight to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Azul (86%), United Airlines (86%), Copa Airlines( 74%).

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

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is generally $667, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $37. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fort Lauderdale), you can expect to pay $75 for that flight.

  • What does ORD to FLL mean?

    This is defined as Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL). Codes like Fort Lauderdale Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (average of $158). Flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in March is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$28Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$197Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$215Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

Helpful tips for your next trip to Fort Lauderdale

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Fort Lauderdale. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • The best airport to fly out of for flights to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), which focuses a high priority on ecologically friendly operations. This airport has strict rules in place to reduce the use of single-use plastics.
  • Consider going into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) if you want to make your trip from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale as green as possible. In an effort to use less water, FLL has begun implementing solar energy-generating equipment.
  • The greatest majority of privately operated vehicles on the road emit far more co2 than buses as well as other forms of public transportation. When traveling from the FLL Airport to different areas of Fort Lauderdale, think about taking public transportation.

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Find flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 July 25, 2024.
8%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
65%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
14%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
13%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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