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Cheap flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale from £64

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — FLL
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 8 August 2026.

Fri 18/907:11 -
Nonstop3h 12m
Fri 25/912:18 -
Nonstop3h 27m
Deal found 4/8£85
Sat 26/906:00 -
1 stop10h 47m
Wed 30/912:53 -
Nonstop3h 27m
Deal found 5/8£93
Thu 17/907:25 -
1 stop8h 23m
Thu 24/912:18 -
Nonstop3h 27m
Deal found 3/8£102
Tue 3/1114:35 -
Nonstop3h 14m
Sat 7/1111:00 -
Nonstop3h 39m
Deal found 7/8£120
Sat 24/1014:35 -
Nonstop3h 14m
Sat 24/1021:05 -
Nonstop3h 39m
Deal found 5/8£120
Sat 26/907:00 -
Nonstop3h 14m
Tue 29/912:32 -
Nonstop3h 28m
Deal found 4/8£124
Fri 4/914:35 -
Nonstop3h 14m
Tue 8/911:00 -
Nonstop3h 39m
Deal found 7/8£125
Fri 11/912:49 -
Nonstop3h 09m
Sat 19/916:23 -
Nonstop3h 36m
Deal found 6/8£129
Fri 4/907:00 -
Nonstop3h 14m
Thu 10/920:55 -
Nonstop3h 13m
Deal found 7/8£131
Sun 27/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 59m
Sun 27/920:55 -
Nonstop3h 13m
Deal found 7/8£131

Find 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 8 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£85

One-way from

£64

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£170
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 18/9-25/9
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 39m total
  • Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 5/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 14m total
  • Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

07:00-11:14

Nonstop3h 14m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 29/8

21:05-23:44

Nonstop3h 39m

£142

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/1

18:28-22:38

Nonstop3h 10m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 11/1

18:45-00:15

1 stop6h 30m

£149

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/8

07:00-11:14

Nonstop3h 14m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 31/8

21:05-23:44

Nonstop3h 39m

£150
Fastest return journey

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/2

19:45-23:59

Nonstop3h 14m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 13/2

07:00-09:27

Nonstop3h 27m

£150

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

08:29-17:53

1 stop8h 24m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 7/12

05:35-12:20

1 stop7h 45m

£161

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

07:19-13:45

1 stop5h 26m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 19/9

12:04-16:29

1 stop5h 25m

£189

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/12

07:00-11:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 13/12

08:00-16:42

1 stop9h 42m

£190

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/1

09:30-17:29

1 stop6h 59m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 24/1

16:00-20:37

1 stop5h 37m

£196

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

17:20-23:57

1 stop5h 37m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 6/9

06:30-12:40

1 stop7h 10m

£213

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 20/9

08:55-15:31

1 stop5h 36m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 27/9

06:15-12:59

1 stop7h 44m

£238

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (average of £128). Flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in December is currently the most expensive (average of £222). 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 8 August 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% 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 8 August 2026.

The most flights from CHI to FLL are scheduled on a Thursday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights typically cost between £112 and £235 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £85 on Frontier (18 Sept–25 Sept).

How often are flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is 42 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 16 flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    Airlines like JetBlue and United Airlines fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in about 3h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 1183 mi between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Consider Copa Airlines (84%), Air Canada (78%) or United Airlines (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (average of £128). Flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in December is currently the most expensive (average of £222). 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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