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- Lowest observed
- €40, departing 15 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 9 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 32Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue
- Reported fastest flight
- 3h 23m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 1,881 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 3h 23m
- Airlines seen
- Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue
- Alternative airports
- FXE, CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines. Check current timetables.
A clearer picture of your fare
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) → Fort Lauderdale, city gazetteer reference point (26.1223, -80.1434): ≈ 6 km.
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 14 km.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 25 km.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 126 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago: October 2026, from €40 (checked 9 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €40 | 19 |
| November 2026 | €53 | 12 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago: Thursday, from €40 (checked 9 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €58 | 3 |
| Tuesday | €58 | 4 |
| Wednesday | €53 | 6 |
| Thursday | €40 | 5 |
| Friday | €58 | 5 |
| Saturday | €53 | 5 |
| Sunday | €58 | 4 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago by days until departure (0 to 7 days): €40 (checked 9 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €40 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €53 | 13 |
| 31 to 60 days | €58 | 11 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
The lowest fare we have observed is €40, found on 9 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
Cheapest month from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago: October 2026, from €40 (checked 9 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue.
How many of the observed Fort Lauderdale to Chicago fares were non-stop?
37 of the 39 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
Cheapest day of the week from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago: Thursday, from €40 (checked 9 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 9 Oct 2026