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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Florida

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Valparaiso
2h 11mNonstop
from $80per person
Fort Lauderdale
2h 55mNonstop
from $104per person
Punta Gorda
2h 45mNonstop
from $152per person
Miami
3h 00mNonstop
from $189per person
Tampa
2h 30mNonstop
from $211per person
Orlando
2h 30mNonstop
from $213per person
Panama City
2h 10mNonstop
from $223per person
Jacksonville
2h 10mNonstop
from $246per person
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Florida flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Florida to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Florida?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Florida from Chicago usually cost between $251 and $407 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $189 on Frontier (Nov 11-Nov 18).

What is the cheapest Chicago to Florida flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Florida from Chicago found in the last 5 days was to Fort Lauderdale, at $57 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Orlando Airport (MCO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $202.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Florida?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Florida is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $284 on average. Morning departures are around 24% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Florida is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $351.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Florida?

No, with an average price for the route of $408, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Florida?

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Florida is January, when tickets cost $229 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $353 and $345 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Florida?

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Florida, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Florida, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Florida?

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Florida, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$61
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fort Lauderdale

Flights from Chicago to Florida: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Chicago to Florida 
SteveFlew with Spirit Airlines-Mar 2026
Bring a seat cushion if you're flying Spirit.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines-Dec 2024
I recommend having movies and songs downloaded on your device.
AyannaFlew with Spirit Airlines-May 2024
Fly out of Midway airport instead of O'Hare because its smaller and easier to manage.
LaurenFlew with Spirit Airlines-Feb 2024
If you can get by with a personal item, spirit has the best prices often at the best times to fly chicago to orlando for a weekend

FAQs - booking Florida flights

  • Are pet/service animal relief areas at Tampa International Airport (TPA)?

    The airport has several designated areas for pets and service animals to use for relieving themselves. In the grassy area across the vehicle drives of the departure and arrival area is an outdoor pet relief area. The other pet relief areas are past the security at the gate level on each airside building; the areas have receptacles, drinking sinks, and disposable waste bags.

  • Are there kids-friendly amenities at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    Yes. ORD provides nursing stations for mothers to pump or feed their kids. The nursing facilities are on Terminal 1, concourse B by Gate B10, Terminal 2, concourse F next to the Crossover between Gates E9 and E5, Terminal 3, concourse L by Gate L6, and Terminal 5, concourse M next to Gate M20. Additionally, ORD has nursing pods on Terminal 1 on concourse B by Gate B7, concourse C by Gates C11 and C23, and on Terminal 2, on concourse E close to Gate E1. On Terminal 2, in the main hall close to Gate F1, a Family Lounge offers a delegated space for kids to play.

  • Is there a rental car center at Tampa International Airport (TPA)?

    TPA has several rental car companies on its premises. To reach TPA’s onsite rental car center you’ll take the SkyConnect Train from the Main Terminal. SIXT, Payless, Alamo, Budget, Avis, National, Enterprise, Hertz, and Dollar are some of the onsite rental car agencies. Moreover, TPA has an off-airport rental car faculty, which is at one's disposal at the end of Blue and Red Luggage Claim via service courtesy vehicle.

  • Are there airline lounges at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    The United Lounge is on Terminal 1 close to Gates B6, B18, and C16, and Terminal 2 is next to Gate F9. The Admiral’s Club is on Terminal 3 next to Gates G8, L2A, and H6/K6. On Terminal 5, there is the Sky Club next to Gate M13, SAS Lounge next to Gate M19, Swissport Lounge close to Gate M13, and British Airways Lounge close to Gate M17. The United Polaris Lunges is in Terminal 1 near Gate C18. Passengers who don't own membership to the airline clubs in ORD can purchase a day's pass for most of the airline lounges.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Florida?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Florida.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Florida?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to Florida is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Florida?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Chicago to Florida with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Florida?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Chicago to Florida up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Florida

  • Chicago International Airport (ORD) is one of the main airports serving the city of Chicago. ORD is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines both facilitating flights from Chicago to Florida.
  • If you’re looking to unwind and revitalize before your flight to Florida, check out the yoga room in ORD. The yoga room provides complimentary yoga mats as well as a place to stow your belongings. The yoga room is situated in Terminal 3, on the Mezzanine Level, open daily from around 6 am to 10 pm.
  • If you need a place to rest after your flight from Chicago, Orlando International Airport (MCO) has a hotel. The Hyatt Regency Hotel is situated between Terminals A and B.
  • Miami International Airport (MIA) is one of the airports serving the metropolis of Miami and is a hub for American Airlines, which facilitates flights to Florida from Chicago.
  • MIA has a multi-sensory room offering passengers with hidden disabilities a spot to de-stress after their flight. The sensory room is on concourse D adjacent to the TSA security checkpoint 4.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Florida

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Florida? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4214 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Multiple delays due to weather in Chicago, but the crew did their best to get flights rescheduled and on to their destination. I felt like the crews handled a frustrating situation very well, kudos to them! I was very glad to not have a cancelled flight.

8.0 ExcellentEmmalee, Oct 2026
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Multiple delays due to weather in Chicago, but the crew did their best to get flights rescheduled and on to their destination. I felt like the crews handled a frustrating situation very well, kudos to them! I was very glad to not have a cancelled flight.

Southwest’s point to point system caused a 2 hour delay due to the crew being late from their inbound flight. Also, the WiFi and entertainment didn’t work on the plane.

A) Checked my luggage at the gate but never got to pre board B) if we are helping with checking our carryon and waiting 40 minutes for it we should have some privileges c) luggage took 40-45 minutes to come.. d) I asked for another snack and was told the plane is full.. seriously a small snack

I like the staff members they were super nice and helpful very sweet people :)

Boarding process of asking for volunteers to check bags goes against the system you had before with 2 bags checked free. This process is more of a guilt trip than a caring attitude toward the customer. In addition bag-size scrutiny has increased which also slows down the process of boarding. My wife said she will not fly on your airline again unless there is no other option.

Overall good, just screaming kids in the area the whole flight.

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

Price was crazy watch it if you Chan he your flight

On time, easy boarding. Anytime you sit in an economy seat, it’s uncomfortable. New plane and the bathrooms were in the galley at the back of the plane which seemed odd.

Terrible service - they don’t want to be there and bad food. Entertainment system in economy from the 2000s

No drink service but there was no N/A as an option to choose. Seats were extremely tight. I am under 5.5 and I bumped my knees have no idea how taller people could manage.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

My overall experience with JetBlue was pretty poor and disappointing. We originally booked a DIRECT flight home from Boston on 9/28 at 8:00pm even though it cost more than the non direct flights. With no reason other than "unforeseen circumstances", our flight home Monday was cancelled and we were rebooked on a 7:00am flight on 9/29 with a layover in JFK. We were traveling with sick kids coming home from a funeral of a loved one and needed to be at work on Tuesday so paying extra for a flight home Monday was something we had to do. The original direct flights were considerably more expensive than the non direct flights- so I don't understand how Jetblue did absolutely NOTHING to compensate or right their mistake. We will not be booking with them in the future because they are not reliable and they showed no remorse nor did they make any attempt to make things right. The least they could have done was credit the difference in cost of flight because I know our original flights cost more than the one we were rebooked on. Once again- we will not be flying with them in the future and will advise family and friends to be aware of the risk you run when giving them your business. Do better.

Terrible. We originally booked a direct flight from BOS to MCO on 9/28 at 8:00pm and it was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and the flight we were rebooked on was on 9/29 at 7:00am with a layover in JFK. We were traveling with sick kids so leaving at such an early hour was absolutely miserable, and on top of that we all missed work which we couldn’t afford. On top of that- we paid a fortune for our flights to be direct without a layover and the flights with layovers were cheaper so at the very minimum we should have been refunded the difference. With absolutely no explanation or sympathy from JetBlue- we will avoid using them in the future due to the fact they aren’t reliable nor do they correct their mistakes.

Experience with JetBlue was poor. We were originally suppose to fly home on a direct flight on Monday the 28th at 8:00pm and we it was canceled due to “unforeseen circumstances” and we were rebooked on a 7am flight on Tuesday the 29th with a layover in JFK. Traveling with sick kids and waking up at an ungodly hour was miserable, and not only that it caused all of us to miss work. We intentionally flew our Monday on a direct flight and the direct flight was far more than the non direct flights on any given day. There was no compensation provided let alone a reasonable explanation. When you are charging people those type of prices for domestic same coast flights- you should be at least refunding the cost difference of the flights if you are rebooking them on a cheaper flight. I will never fly JetBlue again because they are unreliable and don’t correct their mistakes.

Wasn’t very happy with our flight home due to the fact it was cancelled with absolutely no reason. It was a direct flight at 8:00pm on Monday and they rebooked us for a 7am flight on Tuesday with a layover. Traveling with sick kids, getting up that early was miserable and on top of that we all missed a day of work that we couldn’t afford to with absolutely no apology or compensation from JetBlue. The original cost of the flights were astronomical because we flew out on Monday over Tuesday and also we paid extra for the direct flight then we would have for the flight with a layover. Super disappointed Jetblue truly could have cared less. Will avoid them in the future due to the fact they aren’t reliable nor compassionate for the inconvenience these changes cost their clients.

No WiFi, no power to charge phone, confusing boarding, delays

There is a considerable amount of people that use the wheel chair pre boarding along of large groups of family / friends. This is not right should be limited only to the person in need and the airline assistant. Some of these people use overhead bins that do not belong to them. The aircraft had a non functional wifi . The service was bad.

KUDOS TO ALL THE CREW PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH PASSENGERS ON A WHEELCHAIR. ON BOTH FLIGHTS THEY HUSTLED TO TAKE MY RELATIVE TO CONNECTION ON TIME. THEY DESERVE A LOT OF CREDIT!

First time flying JetBlue and my perception changed. Love it.

Very poor help no one answering a question regarding seating. Very rude staff. They don’t care, as if it’s not part of their job. Flight was delayed for no good reason and no apologies given.

The wifi didn't work and I needed to do some work. This was a business trip.

First class snacks - stewardess gave out multiples to everyone until there was almost no selection left when she got back to me last in first class cabin. Nothing left that I would eat.

My feedback from the trip to Columbia to Chicago was meant for Chicago to Denver.

The WiFi was out gr entire flight. Had to Diane for almost 1 hour to wait for a gate to open up for plane to dock. Very bad experience.

DELAYED AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN - not only that, you delay in 20 minute increments for hours and hours instead of having an accurate delay understanding.

AA was fine....the overall experience was subpar, but not due to the airline due to broader issues

Nothing was good about this flight. Although the flight actually departed more than 3 hours late, due to “air traffic control management” we pushed back from gate 2 hours and 20 minutes late and proceeded to sit 100 yards from gate for and then n tarmac for another 1/2 hour additional 20 minutes

The flight was delayed significantly. Communication during the flight was abrupt and caused some panic as we were navigating turbulence. It was also too loud and every announcement felt startling. The flight attendants did not offer any assurances and I felt unsettled most of the flight. The seats, floor and tray table was very dirty. The seat next to me was broken and the passenger sitting there was very uncomfortable. He had a spring in his back and his seat made terrible squeaking noises through the flight.

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

The Airline was not prepared for weather delays. We were held up due to an incoming flight being delayed and so we did not have a flight crew. This caused an extra delay for departure by 2 hours.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

I didn’t have enough time to catch my connecting flight and had to use a different Airline. I will be requesting a refund.

I brought a ticket and car rental through Travelocity. There was no where to add a KTN. So I thought i’d add it by looking up ticket on frontier website. I tried 3 times with the frontier chat bot to add my KTN it never updated my boarding pass. So then I tried showing up early to do it in person at the airport. The first employee update my ktn in the system and gave me a new boarding pass. I was sent back by tsa to join regular line. Then I was told to add my Ktn. It would cost me $25 extra. Given the length of the cue I did pay. Congratulations! BUT I will NEVER fly frontier again. Plus the plane was very old. It had actual ashtrays and old looking tray backs. Worst travel experience ever. Im warning my friends and family not to use frontier ever.

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

Was just ok with over selling I guess. A lot of people in a short space and when we finally arrive i20 minutes, waiting to get out from the plain because we were waiting authorization for out boarding? Something like that.

They changed my flight and did not want to accommodate me or try to help me in any way. They do not care about their customers.

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