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Cheapest round-trip
$148
Typical prices: $165-$311
Frontier
Thu 8/6Sun 8/9
FLL - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$78
Typical prices: $97-$178
Frontier
Wed 9/9
FLL - ORD • 1 stop
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United Economy Plus adds up to 6 inches of legroom on this domestic route.
American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding; United Priority Boarding helps bin space.
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Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago (FLL-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 9
Frontier Logo
9:43 am - 12:15 pm
FLL
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ORD
3h 32mnonstop
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8:05 am - 12:28 pm
ORD
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FLL
3h 23mnonstop
$148Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 4
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9:43 am - 12:15 pm
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ORD
3h 32mnonstop
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8:05 am - 12:22 pm
ORD
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FLL
3h 17mnonstop
$149Frontier
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
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11:00 am - 1:39 pm
FLL
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ORD
3h 39mnonstop
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8:05 am - 12:28 pm
ORD
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FLL
3h 23mnonstop
$150Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Wed, Jul 29
Frontier Logo
9:43 am - 12:15 pm
FLL
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ORD
3h 32mnonstop
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8:05 am - 12:22 pm
ORD
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FLL
3h 17mnonstop
$151Frontier
Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 2
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10:18 am - 12:50 pm
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ORD
3h 32mnonstop
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8:05 am - 12:28 pm
ORD
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FLL
3h 23mnonstop
$152Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 9
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8:30 am - 10:47 am
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RFD
3h 17mnonstop
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9:21 am - 11:38 pm
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FLL
13h 17m
1 stop
$156Allegiant Air
Sun, Jul 26 - Thu, Jul 30
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8:20 am - 10:37 am
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RFD
3h 17mnonstop
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9:19 am - 11:32 pm
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FLL
13h 13m
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$164Allegiant Air
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1
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7:20 am - 9:20 am
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MDW
3h 00mnonstop
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6:10 pm - 10:05 pm
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FLL
2h 55mnonstop
$179Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
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7:10 am - 9:10 am
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3h 00mnonstop
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6:20 pm - 10:15 pm
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FLL
2h 55mnonstop
$180Southwest
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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6:00 am - 7:08 pm
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14h 08m
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10:30 am - 2:40 pm
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FLL
3h 10mnonstop
$194Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago departing in August.

What is the cheapest Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago costs $76 on the route between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 39% cheaper than other Fort Lauderdale-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Fort Lauderdale, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is April, where tickets cost $41 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $587 and $511 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $232, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 52% increase in price.

When to book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

  • Does FLL have facilities for nursing mothers?

    FLL has a number of Mamava lactation suites installed throughout the terminals. These 4x8 units are private, clean, and lockable spaces where mothers can breastfeed in private if they choose or where they can pump. Each fiberglass and Corian suite has motion-activated lighting, an exhaust fan, two benches, a shelf, a coat hook, a mirror, and an electrical outlet appropriately placed for the use of an electric breast pump.

  • Where can I park my car long-term at FLL before I make my flight to Chicago?

    At FLL, the most affordable option is the Multi-Level Parking Garage. This garage is lit throughout and patrolled, keeping your car safe. For a little more money and a little more upscale convenience, you can choose Curbside Valet.

  • Does FLL have a play area designated for kids?

    Yes. FLL has an indoor playground for children located on the Mezzanine Level of Terminal 1. This play area is designed with a cloud theme and has a slide as well as things to climb on. Parents can relax in the provided seating as they watch their kids run, play, climb, and generally wear themselves out before they get on their flight to CHI.

  • Do both Chicago airports have a USO?

    Yes. ORD has two USO lounges. One is Landside in Terminal 2 on the Mezzanine Level. The other is Airside in Terminal 3 in the Rotunda of the G Concourse. These lounges are open from 9 am until 5 pm. The USO lounge at Midway is on Concourse C, Airside, and is open from 8 am until 8 pm. Both lounges have many amenities to help soldiers and their families connect, relax, refresh, and reinvigorate.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago was $78 for a one-way ticket and $148 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?

    A passport is not required to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $288 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $324 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

    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 to Chicago with an airline and back to Fort Lauderdale with another airline.

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

    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 to Chicago from Fort Lauderdale up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $117 or less one-way and $171 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) land at both Chicago Airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Midway International Airport (MDW). FLL serves as a hub for Silver Airlines and IBC Air and as a focus city for JetBlue, Allegiant Air, and Spirit Airlines. ORD is a hub for American Airlines in United Airlines and a focus city for Frontier and Spirit Airlines. MDW serves as a hub for Southwest Airlines, Pet Airways, and ValuJet.
  • ORD has a non-denominational chapel that welcomes all and offers prayer books, prayer rugs, rosaries, and many other items and writings of a number of religions. This chapel is located in Terminal 2 on the Mezzanine level. MDW also has an interfaith chapel, and this quiet place of sanctuary is located on Concourse C on the Mezzanine level.
  • FLL provides travelers with outdoor animal relief areas where your pet or service animal can go to the bathroom. These animal relief stations are outside each terminal on the lower level of the airport, so make sure your four-legged friend goes to the bathroom before you enter the airport and pass through security. Plastic bags and trash cans are included at the relief stations.
  • FLL has two Business Centers Landside in Terminal 1 and Terminal 4. At these Business Centers, you can fax, photocopy, buy stamps, use an ATM, or wire money, all before you pass through security.
  • If you are feeling anxious, stressed, or bereaved as you wait at FLL for your flight to Chicago, keep an eye out for the AmbassaDogs. These are trained therapy dogs and their handlers who roam the Departure area of the airport seeking to comfort those passengers who feel a bit emotionally wobbly before a flight. Passengers are very much encouraged to pet, cuddle, and smooch these dogs.

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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Thursday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Allegiant Air,American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Sunday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Allegiant Air,American Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Thursday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Allegiant Air,American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Sunday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines,Frontier, +3 more

Allegiant Air,American Airlines, +4 more

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