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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:14 am
• Latest: departs at 8:03 pm and lands at 11:17 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 14m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale takes 3h 14m, covering 1,183 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale range from $158 to $344, with an average of $235 over the past 12 months. Anything below $158 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $235 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 $234 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights are:

• United Airlines: 83% on time
• Frontier: 79% on time
• JetBlue: 76% 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 $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $68, which is 55% 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 37m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $192 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $276, 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.

4 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Fort Lauderdale. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Frontier

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 48m, compared with 5h 54m via Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) and 6h 01m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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

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’s public transport system allows for easy access to O’Hare International Airport. The most economical option would be using Chicago Transit Authority’s provided train and bus services. The Blue line offers scheduled arriving and departing trains making it the most efficient, as well as the most affordable option. You can purchase train fare using either a credit card or cash at vending machines outside the station.

The airport offers a variety of parking options, including daily, long-term, and valet parking. The main garages are located outside Lots B and C adjacent to domestic terminals and provide valet, hourly, and daily parking. Economy Lots F, G, and H are located along Bessie Coleman Drive. The airport also provides electric vehicle charging.

Fort Lauderdale Airport is located 21 miles north of Miami and is the third busiest airport in Florida. The transportation options from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami include bus, train, private shuttle, taxi, or car rental. The fastest and most comfortable option is either a taxi or the Fort Lauderdale private shuttle. The cheapest option is the free airport shuttle combined with a bus to Miami.

Airlines at O’Hare International Airport provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with reduced mobility to assist in traveling between terminals and gates. Please get into contact with your airline provider to make reservations for wheelchair services before traveling. The airport provides restrooms for persons with disabilities and braille and raised numerals on all elevators in terminals.

The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel is located within the airport directly across Terminals 1, 2, and 3. This makes it easily accessible to the international terminal using the Airport Transit System and domestic terminals via the airport’s underground walkways. Passengers are also allowed to use the hotel’s health club facilities to shower and freshen up for a fee.