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Cheapest round-trip
$158
Typical prices: $254-$426
Frontier
Wed 12/5Sun 12/16
MDW - FLL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$176
Typical prices: $256-$443
Southwest
Sat 11/17Fri 11/23
MDW - FLL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h 57m
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Most punctual • 79% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $272 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Midway to Fort Lauderdale (MDW-FLL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Midway to Fort Lauderdale

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 16
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10:20 am - 6:34 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-FLL Fort Lauderdale
7h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:31 am - 11:33 amFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$158Frontier
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 17
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6:08 am - 2:15 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-FLL Fort Lauderdale
7h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:30 pm - 11:47 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MDW Chicago Midway
7h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$159Frontier
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:25 am - 3:24 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-FLL Fort Lauderdale
6h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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4:19 pm - 11:47 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MDW Chicago Midway
8h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$162Frontier
Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23
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8:15 am - 12:15 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-FLL Fort Lauderdale
3h 00mnonstop
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8:25 pm - 10:45 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MDW Chicago Midway
3h 20mnonstop
$176Southwest
Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19
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6:20 pm - 10:20 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-FLL Fort Lauderdale
3h 00mnonstop
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6:50 am - 8:55 amFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MDW Chicago Midway
3h 05mnonstop
$176Southwest
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2
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7:30 pm - 11:30 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-FLL Fort Lauderdale
3h 00mnonstop
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6:50 am - 8:55 amFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MDW Chicago Midway
3h 05mnonstop
$176Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:42 pm - 10:55 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-FLL Fort Lauderdale
27h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:40 am - 5:47 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MDW Chicago Midway
10h 07m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$212Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 6 - Wed, Mar 10
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1:00 pm - 8:57 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-FLL Fort Lauderdale
6h 57m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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11:35 am - 4:25 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MDW Chicago Midway
5h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$217Delta
Wed, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 27
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1:00 pm - 6:56 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-FLL Fort Lauderdale
4h 56m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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7:15 am - 12:33 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 18m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$217Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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6:08 am - 2:15 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-FLL Fort Lauderdale
7h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:40 am - 5:47 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MDW Chicago Midway
10h 07m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$219Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale typically range from $254 to $426. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $158, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale at $276 round-trip.
•March ($402) and December ($397) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$63
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 56% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale

When to book flights from Midway to Fort Lauderdale

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Midway to Fort Lauderdale based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:57 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 11:47 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 57m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale takes 2h 57m, covering 1,168 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale range from $254 to $426, with an average of $337 over the past 12 months. Anything below $254 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $337 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $272 round-trip via Asheville Regional (AVL), compared to $356 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    Southwest is the only airline operating Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $98, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    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 Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale pass through?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 84% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 4% of one-stop connections
    • Asheville Regional (AVL) - 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $373, a difference of $113.

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

  • What airlines fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Fort Lauderdale.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

    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 6h 11m via Columbus (CMH).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago Midway Airport and Fort Lauderdale?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Fort Lauderdale?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights?

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

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

  • Can I rent a car upon landing at FLL in Fort Lauderdale?

    Yes, you can rent a car upon landing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Rental car companies are located in Terminal 1 on Level 1, in the Rental Car Center. From other terminals, you can take the shuttle bus to the Rental Car Center for convenient access to rental services.

  • Which other cities does FLL serve apart from Fort Lauderdale?

    Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) serves various cities domestically and internationally. Some of the major destinations include Miami, Orlando, New York City, Atlanta, and Los Angeles within the United States. Internationally, it serves cities in Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe, making it a well-connected airport.

  • What are the layover options for flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    For flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, common layover options include Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). These airports serve as major hubs, providing various connecting flights to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) with multiple airlines offering flexible schedules for travelers.

  • What is the most sustainable airline for flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    If you prefer to fly in an eco-friendly environment, consider reserving your ticket with the Southwest Airline. Southwest Airlines is recognized as one of the most sustainable airlines for flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. They have initiatives to reduce emissions, invest in fuel-efficient aircraft, and promote environmental responsibility throughout their operations.

Your guide to booking Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $260, about $113 less than Friday fares (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale trip for November. Fares historically average $276 round-trip in that month - typically $126 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $272 round-trip on this route - about $84 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Fort Lauderdale Airport.

    • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise By IHG
    • Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise By IHG
    • Hyatt Place Ft Lauderdale Cruise Port
  • Flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale use Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) as the arrival destination. To connect from Downtown Chicago for a flight, take the Orange Line train from Adams/Wabash station to Midway Airport. The journey takes approximately 30–35 minutes. Check the schedule for train frequency and plan accordingly for a smooth transit experience.
  • Frontier Airlines is a suitable choice if you are planning to travel with kids from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). They often offer family-friendly services, a generous baggage policy, and have a reputation for accommodating young travelers, making the journey more convenient and enjoyable.
  • Delta Air Lines is a great choice for travelers with limited mobility. They provide excellent customer service and have a reputation for accommodating passengers with special needs. Their staff is trained to assist, and they offer wheelchair services at the arrivals and departure stations, priority boarding, and accessible facilities to ensure a comfortable and smooth journey.
  • If you have some luggage with you consider reserving your ticket with Southwest Airlines. This is because it is a suitable airline with friendly carry-on baggage policies. They allow passengers to bring one free carry-on bag and one personal item without extra charges. The carry-on bag should not exceed 10 x 16 x 24 inches in size, and the weight limit is generally 50 lb, making it convenient for travelers.
  • Frontier Airline is a good choice for traveling with pets from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). They allow small pets in the cabin, with a maximum size of 17 x 12.5 x 8.5 inches (soft-sided carriers) and a combined weight of the pet and carrier not exceeding 20 lb.

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