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$62+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Illinois

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FLL — ORD
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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Round-trip from

$130
(Priceline)

One-way from

$62
(FlightHub)

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$188

Good round-trip deal

$88 or less

Good one-way deal

$64 or less
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Cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois
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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/177:25 pmFLL - ORD
1 stop5h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/2412:41 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$130
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/308:55 pmFLL - MDW
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Sun 6/18:45 pmMDW - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$171
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/58:39 pmFLL - MDW
1 stop24h 07mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/98:36 pmMDW - FLL
1 stop12h 51mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/30$180
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Thu 5/226:06 pmFLL - ORD
2 stops30h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/265:05 amORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$182
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Sat 6/77:15 amFLL - STL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/3011:28 amSTL - FLL
Nonstop2h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$191
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/136:00 amFLL - MDW
1 stop18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/168:36 pmMDW - FLL
1 stop12h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/86:35 amFLL - ORD
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 7/154:00 pmORD - FLL
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3110:48 pmFLL - MDW
1 stop11h 15mFrontier
Fri 6/66:30 amMDW - FLL
1 stop10h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:00 amFLL - ORD
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/15:00 amORD - FLL
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3011:46 amFLL - MDW
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Sun 6/19:16 amMDW - FLL
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/30$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/266:00 amFLL - ORD
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Mon 7/75:00 pmORD - FLL
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/30$217
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Wed 6/258:20 pmFLL - RFD
1 stop13h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/299:21 amRFD - FLL
2 stops23h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$221

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Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - ORD

FLLORD

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 5/17

7:25 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

12:41 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$130

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - MDW

FLLMDW

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 5/30

8:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/1

8:45 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$171

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - MDW

FLLMDW

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 6/5

8:39 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop24h 07m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/9

8:36 pm-10:27 am

1 stop12h 51m

$180

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - ORD

FLLORD

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 5/30

1:33 pm-4:03 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/1

8:37 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$180

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - ORD

FLLORD

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 5/22

6:06 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops30h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/26

5:05 am-9:06 am

Nonstop3h 01m

$182

Fort LauderdaleSt. Louis

FLL - STL

FLLSTL

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 6/7

7:15 am-9:15 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/30

11:28 am-3:16 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$191

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - MDW

FLLMDW

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 6/13

6:00 am-11:18 pm

1 stop18h 18m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/16

8:36 pm-10:27 am

1 stop12h 51m

$198

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - ORD

FLLORD

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 7/8

6:35 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

4:00 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

$207

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - MDW

FLLMDW

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 5/31

10:48 pm-9:03 am

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/6

6:30 am-6:08 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$208

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - MDW

FLLMDW

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 5/30

5:24 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/1

9:16 am-3:14 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$217

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Best time to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 FLL to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois. 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from FLL to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois. 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 Fort Lauderdale to Illinois?

    Located just 3.4 mi from the city center, Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Fort Lauderdale.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $62 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $86 and American Airlines from $90 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois?

    While some choose either Fort Lauderdale - Chicago Midway or Fort Lauderdale - Lambert-St Louis, Fort Lauderdale - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois.

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

    Before booking your flight to Illinois from Fort Lauderdale, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (88%), Qatar Airways (87%), Azul( 83%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $824 for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $71 while the most popular route, (Fort Lauderdale - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $77.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois 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 Fort Lauderdale to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Fort Lauderdale to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$189Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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