Can I fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

Yes, direct flights are available from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago. Historically, approximately 47.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

Should I set a price alert for Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago have been frequent. Given this consistent availability of deals across the trailing 30 days, setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture favorable pricing as it emerges.

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Q: How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

The direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago typically takes 3 hours and 29 minutes, covering a distance of 1881 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 12 hours and 34 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct travel on this route.

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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, fares typically range from $93–$406, with a median price 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. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more budget-friendly travel.

A meaningful share of itineraries for this route are non-stop, with 47.6% of recent fares being direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago. For itineraries that include connections, most involve two stopovers.

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 flights can extend to a median of 18h 55m.

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Regular price: $121 - $245

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

The regular price range for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is $121 to $245. The current lowest deal is $59 with Allegiant Air for travel from Nov 5-Nov 8.

now $59

Low $121

High $245

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Allegiant Air

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$236

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$210

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$431

$251

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$428

$252

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$239

$122

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$133

$94

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$557 → $292

48%

1 night

Aug 24 - Aug 25

$522 → $297

43%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$518 → $297

43%

3 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 29

$487 → $268

45%

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 for Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are above the typical level at $196.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $91

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 29m

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago typically average 3 hours 29 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from 3 airlines

Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines offer direct flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air has a direct flight for $59

Allegiant Air offers a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago Rockford International for $59.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International offers a convenient departure point for flights to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~$56

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Chicago Rockford International offers a budget-friendly arrival option for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$56

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International Airport is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~$285

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

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$1,020

$701

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United Airlines

Business Class

From FLL

Elite

Sep 19

Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,052

$701

Save $351

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Business Class

From FLL

Elite

Sep 30

Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,037

$701

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From FLL

Elite

Nov 04

Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$996

$701

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From FLL

Elite

Oct 31

Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,009

$701

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Business Class

From FLL

Elite

Nov 05

Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,024

$701

Save $323

United Airlines

Business Class

From FLL

Elite

Sep 29

Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,052

$711

Save $341

United Airlines

Business Class

From FLL

Elite

Nov 13

Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,064

$711

Save $353

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically secures the lowest prices for the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago route. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within this window had an average price of $224. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw average prices around $304, and waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in a significantly higher average price of $575.

Across the trailing 90 days, a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is considered a good deal if you find it for $93 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $196. Prices tend to increase significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $406 or higher.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, with a median price of $91. October and April also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $100 and $102 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $196, indicating that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Regular price: $121 - $245

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

The regular price range for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is $121 to $245. The current lowest deal is $59 with Allegiant Air for travel from Nov 5-Nov 8.

now $59

Low $121

High $245

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

October

Cheapest

Flights from $92

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $874

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Allegiant Air

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$236

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$210

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$431

$251

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$428

$252

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$239

$122

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Chicago

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$133

$94

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$557 → $292

48%

1 night

Aug 24 - Aug 25

$522 → $297

43%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$518 → $297

43%

3 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 29

$487 → $268

45%

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 for Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are above the typical level at $196.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $91

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 29m

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago typically average 3 hours 29 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from 3 airlines

Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines offer direct flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air has a direct flight for $59

Allegiant Air offers a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago Rockford International for $59.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International offers a convenient departure point for flights to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~$56

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Chicago Rockford International offers a budget-friendly arrival option for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$56

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International Airport is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~$285

Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,064

$711

Save $353

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Fort Lauderdale to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Fort Lauderdale - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

August is historically cheapest at $91

Direct flights average 3h 29m

Direct flights are available from 3 airlines

Allegiant Air has a direct flight for $59

Deals are frequent on this route

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Oct 05

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Sep 30

Nov 04

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Nov 05

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Nov 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How early should I book Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

Can I fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

Should I set a price alert for Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flights?

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Flights to Chicago from other cities

Fort Lauderdale to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Fort Lauderdale - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

August is historically cheapest at $91

Direct flights average 3h 29m

Direct flights are available from 3 airlines

Allegiant Air has a direct flight for $59

Deals are frequent on this route

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Aug 29

Oct 13

Oct 05

Oct 16

Dec 10

Sep 19

Sep 30

Nov 04

Oct 31

Nov 05

Sep 29

Nov 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How early should I book Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?