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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:11 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

The flight takes about 3h 11m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale takes 3h 11m, covering 1,171 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale range from $150 to $343, with an average of $231 over the past 12 months. Anything below $150 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $231 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $193 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $229 for nonstop.

Allegiant Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights are:

• Allegiant Air: 86% on time
• United Airlines: 83% on time
• Southwest: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $39–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights:

• JetBlue
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $61, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Ace
• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Dollar

Flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Fort Lauderdale route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 31m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $202 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $286, a difference of $84.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• JetBlue
• Frontier
• Allegiant Air

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 53m, compared with 5h 27m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 48m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Fort Lauderdale are Las Olas Beach, Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. These are among the most viewed places in Fort Lauderdale on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Chicago Midway International Airport has a chapel on the Mezzanine Level / Concourse C, post-security above the triangle food court. A place for silent prayer, worship and liturgies, the chapel provides prayer books, rugs and rosaries for travelers to use during private prayer and reflection.

FLL has six indoor pet relief areas and four outdoor areas. In Terminal 1, the indoor stations are near the customs station, the B/C Connector and Concourse A. The outdoor area is under the walkway from the Garage. The other indoor stations are in Terminal 2 at Concourse D, Terminal 3 at Concourse F and Terminal 4 at Concourse G. The four outdoor areas are on the lower level outside each baggage claim area.

Yes, active members of the US military and their family members can use two USO lounges at ORD. One is in Terminal 2 and the other is in Terminal 3.

Travelers who want to exercise can visit the Hilton Athletic Club, located between Terminal 2 and the parking garage. Spa treatments are also offered at the Terminal Getaway Spa in Terminals 1 and 3.

Economy Lots F, G and H are ORD's most affordable long-term parking options. Lot G is the lowest-cost on-airport option.