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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 53 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Fort Lauderdale.48 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 48 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.48 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 48 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.53 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 53 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.61 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 61 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.71 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Chicago Rockford on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From 71 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.72 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Chicago Rockford on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From 72 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.72 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Chicago Rockford on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From 72 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.72 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Chicago Rockford on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From 72 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.72 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Chicago Rockford on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From 72 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.114 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 114 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.114 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 114 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.136 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 136 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.136 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 136 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.173 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.181 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Chicago Rockford on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Chicago Rockford.Price includes taxes and charges.From 181 €, select.
Fort Lauderdale.199 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Fort Lauderdale International flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from 72 €
Jun
from 53 €
Jul
from 72 €
Aug
from 48 €
Sep
from 114 €
Oct
from 71 €
Nov
from 173 €
Dec
from 317 €
Jan
from 317 €
Feb
from 318 €
Mar
from 335 €
Apr
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Chicago to Fort Lauderdale International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Fort Lauderdale International.

Fort Lauderdale International

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Boca Raton

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Miami International

39km from central Fort Lauderdale
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West Palm Beach International

62km from central Fort Lauderdale
from 219 €
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Chicago to Fort Lauderdale: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found48 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time3 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week232

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale International is 48 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale International.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United fly direct from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale International.
As of May 2026, there are 232 flights per week flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale International.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale International Airport on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Fort Lauderdale International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Fort Lauderdale is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Fort Lauderdale International is Frontier Airlines .

Flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): What you need to know

  • Begin your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) jetting off from either of these.

  • Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 10 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight.

  • Fort Lauderdale is one hour ahead of Chicago. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is located in Fort Lauderdale, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.

  • The most popular route is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). You can pick from 55 direct services each week.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to FLL.

  • If you're going away during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You can find a direct flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • Direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are offered by a good number of airlines at ORD. Take off with any of these trusted names:

  • The most frequently booked airline between ORD and FLL is United.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is United.

  • Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • Of the flights that depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • You can book a direct Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) plane ticket with departures from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Figure out if flying from MDW works better for your plans.

  • Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Chicago to FLL leaving from MDW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in one go.

  • Southwest Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the MDW to FLL route.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most reliable carrier flying between Chicago Midway International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, with 74.94% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to FLL flight:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.

  • The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport departing from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

  • Get on board with Allegiant Air. It offers direct Chicago to FLL plane tickets from RFD.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between RFD and FLL is Allegiant Air.

  • From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours or so on public transport.

  • Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At RFD, that figure is 71%.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

  • 24 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. A return flight starts at 48 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to FLL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Chicago to FLL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). March is when most people visit Fort Lauderdale. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.

  • Before locking in your Chicago to FLL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).

More about Fort Lauderdale

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited Fort Lauderdale, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 306 kilometres northwest to Orlando to tick off its must-visit sights. From Hogwarts to Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Cape Coral is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres west of Fort Lauderdale. No journey is complete without dropping by Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, Fourmile Cove and Cultural Park Theatre.

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