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Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

July 23 - July 30

Cheapest
Best

FLL - Chicago

$163

$62

Round trip

October 1 - October 4

FLL - Chicago

$152

$67

Round trip

July 12 - July 16

FLL - Chicago

$174

$68

Round trip

July 9 - July 16

Earliest

FLL - Chicago

$169

$71

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August 6 - August 13

FLL - Chicago

$140

$73

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August 13 - August 16

FLL - Chicago

$147

$76

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October 15 - October 18

FLL - Chicago

$162

$76

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October 1 - October 11

FLL - Chicago

$138

$76

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October 1 - October 18

FLL - Chicago

$133

$76

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October 8 - October 11

FLL - Chicago

$159

$76

Round trip

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Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago cover a distance of 1881 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you'll be traveling a significant stretch, often requiring a few hours in the air. Understanding the typical journey time and pricing can help you plan effectively for this route.
For cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, fares typically range from $85 to $329, with a median price of $149. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for budget travel. Despite this, about 16% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that deals can still be found with careful searching. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago? The data indicates that August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $91. Other cost-effective options include October, where the median fare is $100, and April, with a median fare of $102. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings.
A meaningful share of itineraries for direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are non-stop, with 51.3% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries, most connect at least once, with the typical number of connections being 2. This means you have a good chance of finding a non-stop option, but many travelers will experience a layover.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 6h 49m. This duration accounts for both direct flights and those with one or more layovers, providing a realistic expectation for your total travel time.

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Regular price: $135 - $268

Prices for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $135 to $268. The current lowest deal is $62 with Allegiant Air for travel from Jul 23-Jul 30.

now $62

Low $135

High $268

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from FLL to CHI is August, with a median price of $91. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $830. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $91

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $830

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Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

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Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Sat, Jun 20

โŒ› Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$252

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

โŒ› Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Allegiant Air

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (MDW)

Allegiant Air

$343

$211

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

โŒ› Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Allegiant Air

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$210

$96

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

โŒ› Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Allegiant Air

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$169

$71

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

โŒ› Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Allegiant Air

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$153

$77

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

โŒ› Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Allegiant Air

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$160

$77

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

3 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 23

$420ย ย โ†’ย ย $252

40%

1 night

Jul 22 - Jul 23

$282ย ย โ†’ย ย $142

50%

4 nights

Jun 24 - Jun 28

$343ย ย โ†’ย ย $211

39%

9 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 10

$258ย ย โ†’ย ย $137

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Fort Lauderdale - Chicago route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are above the typical level, with a median price of $149.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, with a median price of $91.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Expect a 6h 49m flight duration.

The median flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from 3 airlines.

Direct flights to Chicago are available from Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers a recent deal for $62.

Allegiant Air recently offered a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago for $62.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago appear frequently.

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdaleโ€“Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdaleโ€“Hollywood International Airport offers flights to Chicago, with prices starting from $62.

๐Ÿ“ ~7 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$62

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Consider Chicago Rockford International for potentially cheaper flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.

๐Ÿ“ ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$62

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International offers another arrival option for your trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$171

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major airport for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.

๐Ÿ“ ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$82

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options and direct rail access.

๐Ÿ“ ~100 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$214

South Bend International (SBN)

Cheapest

South Bend International is geographically the closest alternative to Chicago, with direct commuter rail connections.

๐Ÿ“ ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$70

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Gerald R. Ford International is a major regional hub, offering a wide range of cabin classes for travelers.

๐Ÿ“ ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$103

Dane County Regional (MSN)

Dane County Regional is a reliable regional airport with consistent service, less congested than major hubs.

๐Ÿ“ ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$157

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

Fort Wayne International provides stable regional service, an alternative for travelers in southeastern Chicago suburbs.

๐Ÿ“ ~220 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$92

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are found when booking 60+ days in advance. The average price for tickets booked in this window was $224. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $575. For the trailing 90 days, booking well in advance typically yielded better value.

A flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $85. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $149. Prices can go up to $329 or more, so finding a fare at the good deal threshold represents a significant saving.

Historically, August has been the best month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, with a median price of $91. Other favorable months include October, with a median price of $100, and April, with a median price of $102. The annual median price for this route is $149, indicating that these months offer notable savings.