Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago takes around 3.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?

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The flight distance between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago is 1907 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?

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Several carriers operate flights between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Fort Lauderdale?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Fort Lauderdale and New York, Denver, Washington, D.C., Paris, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Asheville, Indianapolis, Boston, Philadelphia, Barcelona, Houston, Norfolk, San Juan, Nashville, Detroit, Dallas, Tampa.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Orlando, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tampa, Miami, Salt Lake City, New York, Atlanta, London, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Paris, Austin, Washington, D.C., Fort Myers, Rome.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Fort Lauderdale?

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Fort Lauderdale is mainly served by Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International. But there are other airports nearby, including Fort Lauderdale Executive.

Question 7

What airports are near Fort Lauderdale?

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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.

Question 8

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by General Mitchell International, Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, South Bend International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Muskegon County, Central Illinois Regional, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?

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Currently, you can fly between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?

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Traveling between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Fort Lauderdale?

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There are a number of airports in and around Fort Lauderdale. The main one is Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International and other nearby airports include Miami International, Southwest Florida International, Palm Beach International, Punta Gorda, Orlando Melbourne International, Vero Beach Regional

Question 15

How many airports are there near Chicago?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include General Mitchell International, Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, South Bend International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Muskegon County, Central Illinois Regional, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Fort Lauderdale, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Fort Lauderdale, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$49
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$47
Cheapest round-trip	$114
Average round-trip	$207
Nonstop flights in December	$47 – $250

Airline	Sun 03.12	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12
Spirit Airlines	3	2	4	6	8	6	8
United Airlines	---	---	3	---	---	---	4
American Airlines	1	2	2	1	2	2	---

Airline	Sun 10.12	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12
Spirit Airlines	2	4	4	4	4	4	4
United Airlines	---	---	2	3	4	3	4
American Airlines	---	1	1	2	4	2	2

Airline	Sun 17.12	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12
Spirit Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
United Airlines	1	4	3	3	---	---	5
American Airlines	---	2	1	2	---	---	2

Airline	Sun 24.12	Mon 25.12	Tue 26.12	Wed 27.12	Thu 28.12	Fri 29.12	Sat 30.12
Spirit Airlines	3	3	4	3	4	4	4
United Airlines	---	---	5	5	5	5	2
American Airlines	---	---	2	2	2	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	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	No	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No