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Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Search for direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$42, and round-trip direct flights start at US$85.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        FLL 10:18
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:50
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Thu, Sep 3 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 08:05
        3h 23m
        Nonstop
        FLL 12:28
        Chicago - Fort Lauderdale | Fri, Sep 4 | Frontier Airlines
        US$85 US$206
        59% off
        59% off
        US$206 US$85
      • FLL 10:18
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:50
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Fri, Sep 4 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 08:05
        3h 23m
        Nonstop
        FLL 12:28
        Chicago - Fort Lauderdale | Mon, Sep 7 | Frontier Airlines
        US$86 US$206
        57% off
        57% off
        US$206 US$86
      • FLL 09:43
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:15
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Mon, Aug 17 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 08:05
        3h 23m
        Nonstop
        FLL 12:28
        Chicago - Fort Lauderdale | Wed, Aug 19 | Frontier Airlines
        US$91 US$206
        56% off
        56% off
        US$206 US$91
      • FLL 09:43
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:15
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Mon, Aug 10 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 08:05
        3h 23m
        Nonstop
        FLL 12:28
        Chicago - Fort Lauderdale | Wed, Aug 12 | Frontier Airlines
        US$91
        56% off
        US$206 US$91
      • FLL 09:43
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:15
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Sat, Aug 8 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 08:05
        3h 23m
        Nonstop
        FLL 12:28
        Chicago - Fort Lauderdale | Thu, Aug 13 | Frontier Airlines
        US$93
        55% off
        US$206 US$93
      • FLL 10:18
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:50
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Mon, Aug 31 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 08:05
        3h 23m
        Nonstop
        FLL 12:28
        Chicago - Fort Lauderdale | Wed, Sep 2 | Frontier Airlines
        US$95
        54% off
        US$206 US$95
      • FLL 10:18
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:50
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Thu, Aug 27 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 08:05
        3h 23m
        Nonstop
        FLL 12:28
        Chicago - Fort Lauderdale | Mon, Aug 31 | Frontier Airlines
        US$95
        54% off
        US$206 US$95
      • FLL 10:18
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:50
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Mon, Aug 24 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 08:05
        3h 23m
        Nonstop
        FLL 12:28
        Chicago - Fort Lauderdale | Wed, Aug 26 | Frontier Airlines
        US$95
        54% off
        US$206 US$95
      • FLL 09:43
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:15
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Sat, Aug 15 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 08:05
        3h 23m
        Nonstop
        FLL 12:28
        Chicago - Fort Lauderdale | Wed, Aug 19 | Frontier Airlines
        US$97
        53% off
        US$206 US$97
      • FLL 10:18
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:50
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Sat, Aug 29 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 08:05
        3h 23m
        Nonstop
        FLL 12:28
        Chicago - Fort Lauderdale | Wed, Sep 2 | Frontier Airlines
        US$146
        28% off
        US$206 US$146
      • FLL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Tue, Jul 14 | Normal Airline
        CHI 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        FLL 16:00
        Chicago - Fort Lauderdale | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        FLL 10:18
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:50
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Thu, Aug 20 | Frontier Airlines
        US$42 US$200
        79% off
        79% off
        US$200 US$42
      • FLL 10:18
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:50
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Mon, Aug 31 | Frontier Airlines
        US$43 US$200
        79% off
        79% off
        US$200 US$43
      • FLL 10:18
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:50
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Mon, Sep 7 | Frontier Airlines
        US$43 US$200
        79% off
        79% off
        US$200 US$43
      • FLL 10:18
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:50
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Fri, Aug 21 | Frontier Airlines
        US$43
        79% off
        US$200 US$43
      • FLL 10:18
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:50
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Wed, Aug 26 | Frontier Airlines
        US$47
        77% off
        US$200 US$47
      • FLL 10:18
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:50
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Thu, Aug 27 | Frontier Airlines
        US$57
        72% off
        US$200 US$57
      • FLL 09:53
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:25
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Thu, Aug 6 | Frontier Airlines
        US$86
        56% off
        US$200 US$86
      • FLL 09:43
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:15
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Fri, Jul 24 | Frontier Airlines
        US$89
        56% off
        US$200 US$89
      • FLL 09:43
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:15
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Fri, Jul 31 | Frontier Airlines
        US$99
        51% off
        US$200 US$99
      • FLL 09:53
        3h 32m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:25
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Fri, Jul 17 | Frontier Airlines
        US$142
        28% off
        US$200 US$142
      • FLL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        Fort Lauderdale - Chicago | Tue, Jul 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cheapest airlines flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, including United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Fort Lauderdale to Chicago Flight Details

The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago is about 1,886.05 km. The average flying time from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is around 4 hours 8 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$42
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$85
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,886.05 km
Average flight time4 hours 8 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines
Flight statistics for the Fort Lauderdale–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is July, with an average price of US$67; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to US$175.

US$175
US$121
US$67
US$13
  • US$67
    Jul
  • US$145
    Aug
  • US$175
    Sep
  • US$137
    Oct
  • US$68
    Nov
  • US$145
    Dec
  • US$137
    Jan
  • US$95
    Feb
  • US$124
    Mar
  • US$98
    Apr
  • US$172
    May
  • US$149
    Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago (FLL-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$42 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. FLL to ORD on Thu, Aug 20), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$85 departing on Thu, Sep 3 and returning on Fri, Sep 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago with the following airlines, including: United Airlines American Airlines Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 8 minutes to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 43 flight per week flying from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Frontier Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- F92206 (09:57)
  • To find best deals on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Aug 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$42.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago on July 15, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$30.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (FLL-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Spirit Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, with fares starting at US$103.

US$34
US$103
US$173
US$243
US$312
Spirit Airlines
US$103
Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines
US$125
Frontier Airlines
American Airlines
US$236
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$280
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
US$312
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

Total flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Air New Zealand operates the most frequent flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, with 31 flights per week.

4
13
22
31
Air New Zealand
31
Air New Zealand
United Airlines
30
United Airlines
Air Canada
23
Air Canada
Azul Airlines
16
Azul Airlines
American Airlines
13
American Airlines

How many flights fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Tuesday/Wednesday.

130
107
84
61
Highest
104
Mon
84
Tue
84
Wed
105
Thu
129
Fri
130
Sat
126
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.