Cheap flights from Chicago, IL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago, IL - Union Station, Chicago Rockford International, or Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station when they travel from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Book your trip to arrive at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International, Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale-Broward Blvd Park & Ride, or Ft Lauderdale. The distance between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale is 1882 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines. Chicago and Fort Lauderdale have 345 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.
Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.03 - Sun 02.04
| Airline | Mon 27.03 | Tue 28.03 | Wed 29.03 | Thu 30.03 | Fri 31.03 | Sat 01.04 | Sun 02.04 |
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| 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04
| Airline | Mon 03.04 | Tue 04.04 | Wed 05.04 | Thu 06.04 | Fri 07.04 | Sat 08.04 | Sun 09.04 |
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| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 10.04 - Sun 16.04
| Airline | Mon 10.04 | Tue 11.04 | Wed 12.04 | Thu 13.04 | Fri 14.04 | Sat 15.04 | Sun 16.04 |
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| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | No |
Fort Lauderdale travel tips
1) Feel free to discover neighbouring cities around Fort Lauderdale | Despite Florida's large size, the distance between different cities is relatively small. If you finish exploring Fort Lauderdale, you can spend only 1.5 hours getting to the neighbouring towns, like West Palm Beach or Miami, located only 110 kilometres from Fort Lauderdale. |
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2) Choose Wilton Manors in Fort Lauderdale as a place for a family | Wilton Manors in Fort Lauderdale is an ideal district for family pastimes. Make sure to visit Colohatchee Park and Richardson Historic Park to distract from the city. |
3) Come to Georgie's Alibi bar in Fort Lauderdale after 21:00 | When it is 21:00 on your watches in Fort Lauderdale, head to Georgie's Alibi to get drinks at more affordable prices (before 21:00, they cost more). They have a pleasant playlist of Top 40s and country blockbusters. |
United States COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from Chicago, ORD can enter Fort Lauderdale, FLL.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale takes around 3.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?
The flight distance between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale is 1882 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?
Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Manchester, Athens, Dublin, New York, Las Vegas, Vilnius, Los Angeles, Denver, Orlando, Minneapolis, Barcelona, Austin, Edinburgh, San Francisco, Paris, Nashville, Atlanta, Glasgow, Riga.
What are the most popular routes to and from Fort Lauderdale?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Fort Lauderdale and Plattsburgh, London, Montreal, Tallinn, San Juan, Reykjavik, Manchester, Dublin, Niagara Falls, Riga, Toronto, Caracas, New York, Edmonton, Athens, Nassau, Detroit, Edinburgh, Hamilton, Winnipeg.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, South Bend International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Decatur.
What airports are near Fort Lauderdale?
The main airport in Fort Lauderdale is Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International. It is also served by Miami International, Southwest Florida International, Palm Beach International, Punta Gorda, Orlando Melbourne International, Vero Beach Regional.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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- General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International
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- Chicago Rockford International
- South Bend International
- Quad City International
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