Cheap Flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale from $29

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (CHI-FLL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $29 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to FLL on Sun, May 3), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $49 departing on Thu, May 7 and returning on Fri, May 8.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale with the following airlines, including: Spirit Airlines Frontier Airlines American Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 3 hours 14 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

• When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 62 flight per week flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Spirit Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NK1986 (05:08)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

  To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, May 3, with one-way flights priced at just $29.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Fort Lauderdale travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on?

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on April 25, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $58.

• Which airports can I fly to for Fort Lauderdale from Chicago?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Fort Lauderdale, with Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (ORD-FLL) is by far the most common option on this route: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE).

• Is there any time difference between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?

  The time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.