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Today’s best flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

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October 1 - October 4

Cheapest

FLL - Chicago

$136

$56

Round trip

August 13 - August 16

FLL - Chicago

$153

$60

Round trip

August 6 - August 13

Earliest

FLL - Chicago

$145

$62

Round trip

October 15 - October 18

FLL - Chicago

$140

$66

Round trip

August 6 - August 16

Best
Earliest

FLL - Chicago

$132

$69

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October 8 - October 11

FLL - Chicago

$138

$75

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November 1 - November 5

FLL - Chicago

$184

$75

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October 11 - October 18

FLL - Chicago

$135

$76

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October 1 - October 11

FLL - Chicago

$122

$76

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October 1 - October 18

FLL - Chicago

$117

$76

Round trip

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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago: Overview

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. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, prices typically range from $93–$406, with a median fare of $196. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago? The most affordable months to fly are typically August, with a median fare of $91, followed by October at $100, and April at $102. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.
A meaningful share of itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 47.6% of recent fares being direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is two.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 3h 29m. Non-stop flights also have a median duration of 3h 29m, while connecting itineraries can extend to a median of 18h 55m.

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Regular price: $106 - $235

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

The regular price range for this route is between $106 and $235. The current lowest deal is $56 with Allegiant Air for travel from Oct 1-Oct 4.

now $56

Low $106

High $235

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is October, with a median price of $92. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $874. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $92

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $874

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Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

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Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Allegiant Air

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$417

$234

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$227

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Allegiant Air

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$195

$114

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Allegiant Air

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$219

$133

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Allegiant Air

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$261

$155

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Allegiant Air

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$371

$216

One-way

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

1 night

Jul 8 - Jul 9

$442  →  $232

48%

4 nights

Jul 8 - Jul 12

$433  →  $224

48%

2 nights

Jul 9 - Jul 11

$414  →  $216

48%

1 night

Jul 11 - Jul 12

$405  →  $219

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Fort Lauderdale - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are above the typical level at $56.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, with a median price of $92.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 29m

The typical direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago takes 3h 29m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

47.6% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 47.6% of recent flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago have been direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air is one of the airlines that historically offer direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are historically frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International is a convenient option for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.

📍 ~6 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$56

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~126 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$56

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International is a convenient option for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$171

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International offers another arrival choice for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$81

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and direct flight options for Chicago travelers.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Gerald R. Ford International provides a robust domestic network with both legacy and low-cost airlines.

📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$84

Dane County Regional (MSN)

Dane County Regional is a reliable regional hub with efficient operations and good amenities for travelers.

📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$130

South Bend International (SBN)

Cheapest

South Bend International is the closest alternative airport to the Chicago metro area.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~$74

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

Fort Wayne International offers multiple cabin classes and solid connectivity for eastern domestic destinations.

📍 ~230 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

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Aug 15

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82% AI deal score

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81% AI deal score

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80% AI deal score

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79% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

79% AI deal score

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79% AI deal score

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77% AI deal score

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77% AI deal score

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77% AI deal score

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77% AI deal score

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77% AI deal score

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77% AI deal score

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77% AI deal score

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75% AI deal score

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74% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within this window had an average price of $224. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise significantly to $575, indicating that earlier booking is generally more economical.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is considered to be $93 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $196. Prices at or below the $93 threshold represent the lower 25% of fares observed, suggesting a favorable price point for travelers.

Historically, August has been one of the best months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, with a median price of $91. October also offered favorable prices, with a median of $100. Over the trailing 270 days, the annual median price for this route was $196, indicating that prices in August and October were significantly lower than the yearly average.