Schedule of direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale:
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A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
American Airlines
Su
Starting at $126
April 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$42
January 2026
Highest price
on average:
$257
Avg Price
How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale according to data for the last 48 hours costs $44
When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Chicago — Fort Lauderdale?
Often the best time to buy tickets from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is 2 months before departure.
When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale can be found flying in these months: April, May, July.
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The fastest flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale start from 3 hours 5 minutes in the air.
Which airline can fly direct from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Chicago — Fort Lauderdale: Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines
Cheapest one way flight
$44
Spirit Airlines
Direct flight
3h 15m
08/19/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale departs on 08/19/2025, is operated by Spirit Airlines and costs $44
Cheapest round trip flight
$89
Spirit Airlines
Direct flight
6h 37m
05/07/2025
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale departs on 05/07/2025, is operated by Spirit Airlines and costs $89
The fastest flight
3h 5m
Fastest flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale takes 3h 5m
Direct flights
Several times a week
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa
Earliest flight
5:15 AM
Latest flight
8:45 PM
Average flight duration
3h 11m
Direct flights count
35
Distance
1880km
Timezone difference
1h
The distance between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale is 1880km (1166 miles).The average flight duration is 3h 11m.There are 35 direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.The time difference between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale is 1h .Flights from Chicago begin at 5:15 AM.The latest flight from Chicago departs at 8:45 PM.
We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Chicago — Fort Lauderdale route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.
