CHI - FLL Price | $166 - $319 |
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FLL Temperature | 66.2 - 84.2 °F |
FLL Rainfall | 1.8 - 8.3 inches |
Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop |
Round-trip from | $166 | From Chicago (CHI) to Fort Lauderdale |
One-way from | $58 | One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) 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.
To save up to 30% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 49 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 $235 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $300 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $242 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $69. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.
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 28% on airfare.
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If you’re traveling from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights are typically 21% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $427.81 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $99. When traveling from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Fort Lauderdale Airport. When flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, Spirit Airlines flights are 21% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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One of the most popular airlines traveling from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $561.73 RT. This price is typically 11% cheaper than other airlines that offer Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $553. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most common Chicago airport to take off from when flying to Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Fort Lauderdale. When flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, Frontier flights are 19% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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 10 airlines. Fort Lauderdale is conveniently located just 3.4 mi from Fort Lauderdale’s city center.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $59, but on average you can expect to pay $71.
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 $71.
There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale within the next 7 days for less than $100.
According to our current data, Frontier ($59), and Spirit Airlines ($91) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale for 75% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Consider American Airlines, JetBlue or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying 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: Scandinavian Airlines (87%), United Airlines (81%), Copa Airlines( 75%).
While on average a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is generally $726, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $52. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fort Lauderdale), you can expect to pay $94 for that flight.
6%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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71%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
21%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
2%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 14daily flights |
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Monday | 26daily flights |
Tuesday | 27daily flights |
Wednesday | 27daily flights |
Thursday | 28daily flights |
Friday | 26daily flights |
Saturday | 18daily flights |