Cheap flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale from £43

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — FLL
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale are usually found in October or September, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£75

One-way from

£43

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£188
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 5/12-9/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 26m total
  • Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 6/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 47m total
  • Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 13 November 2025.

Fri 5/1216:49ORD - FLL
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/1208:50FLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11£75
Thu 11/1205:00ORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 21/1222:10FLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11£76
Thu 11/1205:00ORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 14/1208:50FLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11£77
Wed 17/1205:00ORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 23/1222:10FLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11£82
Wed 3/1215:43ORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 13mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/1207:20FLL - ORD
1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11£84
Tue 9/1212:09ORD - FLL
1 stop7h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/1207:05FLL - ORD
1 stop7h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11£87
Sat 13/1212:09ORD - FLL
1 stop7h 55mSpirit Airlines
Fri 19/1222:10FLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11£88
Fri 5/1215:26ORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/1217:36FLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11£90
Fri 5/1216:49ORD - FLL
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/1206:05FLL - ORD
1 stop7h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11£95

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ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

16:49-23:57

1 stop6h 08m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 10/12

17:36-20:01

Nonstop3h 25m

£75

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

15:26-19:45

Nonstop3h 19m

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 17/12

21:45-00:09

Nonstop3h 24m

£77

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

16:49-23:57

1 stop6h 08m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 9/12

07:05-13:58

1 stop7h 53m

£95

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

16:49-23:57

1 stop6h 08m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 8/12

17:36-20:01

Nonstop3h 25m

£97

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

08:20-18:20

1 stop9h 00m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/12

06:40-15:13

1 stop9h 33m

£104

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/12

12:09-21:04

1 stop7h 55m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 16/12

13:07-22:11

1 stop10h 04m

£105

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/1

07:29-11:44

Nonstop3h 15m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 18/1

08:54-11:22

Nonstop3h 28m

£116

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/11

08:20-21:37

1 stop12h 17m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 24/11

20:50-23:13

Nonstop3h 23m

£122

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

12:09-22:07

1 stop8h 58m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 12/1

06:39-17:52

1 stop12h 13m

£125

ChicagoFort Lauderdale

ORD - FLL

ORDFLL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

13:45-22:20

1 stop7h 35m

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 15/2

06:40-11:10

1 stop5h 30m

£129

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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

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 7 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is 33 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (average of £34). Flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in June is currently the most expensive (average of £89). 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 13 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 13 November 2025.

The most flights from CHI to FLL are scheduled on a Monday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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

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

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

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in about 6h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 1183 mi between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale.

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

    Consider Spirit Airlines (87%), Air Canada (85%) or Air New Zealand (81%) 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 £34). Flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in June is currently the most expensive (average of £89). 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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