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Cheap flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale from £54

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — FLL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in August or April, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£89

One-way from

£54

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£215

Good round-trip deal

£166 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 00m total
  • Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
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  • Spirit Airlines
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 47m total
  • Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 11/305:55ORD - FLL
1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 18/321:58FLL - ORD
1 stop11h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2£89
Tue 18/313:26ORD - FLL
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Tue 25/318:31FLL - ORD
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 20/2£177
Mon 28/406:50ORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/507:00FLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£200
Fri 4/413:24ORD - FLL
1 stop6h 21mJetBlue
Mon 7/406:00FLL - ORD
1 stop7h 27mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£204
Wed 9/413:30ORD - FLL
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Tue 15/407:05FLL - ORD
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2£217
Mon 7/411:15ORD - FLL
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 14/419:28FLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2£260
Thu 10/419:05ORD - FLL
1 stop14h 36mSun Country Air
Sun 13/411:58FLL - ORD
1 stop23h 55mSun Country Air
Deal found 19/2£289

Find flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Chicago

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Fort Lauderdale

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/3

05:55-13:09

1 stop6h 14m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 18/3

21:58-08:44

1 stop11h 46m

£89

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/3

13:26-21:25

1 stop6h 59m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 25/3

18:31-23:56

1 stop6h 25m

£177

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/4

06:50-10:52

Nonstop3h 02m

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 2/5

07:00-09:37

Nonstop3h 37m

£200

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/4

13:24-20:45

1 stop6h 21m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 7/4

06:00-12:27

1 stop7h 27m

£204

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/4

13:30-22:20

1 stop7h 50m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 15/4

07:05-16:45

2 stops10h 40m

£217

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/3

07:00-11:11

Nonstop3h 11m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 17/3

07:00-09:33

Nonstop3h 33m

£252

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/4

19:05-10:41

1 stop14h 36m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 13/4

11:58-10:53

1 stop23h 55m

£289

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/3

20:33-07:20

1 stop9h 47m

£54

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/3

11:44-20:09

1 stop7h 25m

£78

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/3

18:28-22:45

Nonstop3h 17m

£94

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (average of £594). Flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in July is currently the most expensive (average of £845). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to FLL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from CHI to FLL are scheduled on a Thursday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Fort Lauderdale by month

Plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fort Lauderdale ranges from 46.0 - 211.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 211.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Fort Lauderdale when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

Temperature in Fort Lauderdale by month

Plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fort Lauderdale, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Lauderdale

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fort Lauderdale. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Fort Lauderdale. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,069 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago, you will be flying to Fort Lauderdale, which is the city’s only airport. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is located 3.4 mi from the center of Fort Lauderdale. There are 20 flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Fort Lauderdale, with prices starting at £89. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £177 and £200, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale one-way?

    £54 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and United Airlines, with prices starting from £78 and £94, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    Consider Copa Airlines (90%), Azul (85%) or United Airlines (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    On average you can expect to pay £310 for a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. The cheapest flight overall is £85 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fort Lauderdale) is currently priced at £97.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (average of £594). Flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in July is currently the most expensive (average of £845). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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