Cheapest airlines flights from Miami to Chicago

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Miami to Chicago, including Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines. Spirit Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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American Airlines logo American Airlines
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Frontier Airlines logo Frontier Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Miami to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Miami to Chicago in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$93, and round-trip direct flights start at US$178.

Displayed flight fares from Miami to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Miami to Chicago Flight Details

The distance between Miami and Chicago is about 1,910.25 km. The average flying time from Miami to Chicago is around 3 hours 38 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$92
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$162
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,910.25 km
Average flight time3 hours 38 minutes
Popular airlineSpirit Airlines
Flight statistics for the Miami–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Miami to Chicago

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

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Miami 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 Miami to Chicago is February, with an average price of US$126; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$242.

US$242
US$184
US$126
US$68
    Cheapest
  • US$137
    Jun
  • US$242
    Jul
  • US$175
    Aug
  • US$137
    Sep
  • US$151
    Oct
  • US$237
    Nov
  • US$150
    Dec
  • US$166
    Jan
  • US$126
    Feb
  • US$135
    Mar
  • US$160
    Apr
  • US$182
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Miami to Chicago (MIA-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$92 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MIA to ORD on Wed, Aug 5), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$162 departing on Wed, Jun 10 and returning on Thu, Jun 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Miami to Chicago with the following airlines, including: Spirit Airlines American Airlines United 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 3 hours 38 minutes to fly from Miami 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 Miami 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 19 flight per week flying from Miami to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA581 (07:01)
  • To find best deals on flights from Miami 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 Wed, Aug 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$92.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spirit 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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Miami to Chicago is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Miami to Chicago on June 10, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$64.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (MIA-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Miami 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 Miami to Chicago

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Miami to Chicago?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Miami 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 Miami to Chicago, with fares starting at US$117.

US$72
US$117
US$162
US$207
US$252
Spirit Airlines
US$117
Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines
US$119
Frontier Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$207
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
US$228
United Airlines
American Airlines
US$252
American Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Miami to Chicago?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, American Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Miami to Chicago, with 64 flights per week.

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21
43
64
American Airlines
64
American Airlines
Alaska Airlines
45
Alaska Airlines
Aer Lingus
41
Aer Lingus
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
41
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
United Airlines
23
United Airlines
Emirates
21
Emirates

How many flights fly from Miami to Chicago daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Miami 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 Miami to Chicago is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

276
242
207
173
Highest
211
Mon
207
Tue
214
Wed
215
Thu
276
Fri
255
Sat
246
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
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.