Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood to Chicago O'Hare from $169
Updated 2026-05-27
1184 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 47m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $169 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is South Florida's leisure-leaning alternative to Miami — just 25 miles north of MIA but consistently cheaper for both domestic and Caribbean fares. JetBlue, Spirit and Allegiant make FLL their main South Florida base; Tri-Rail commuter service runs from the airport to West Palm Beach and Miami in 50–90 minutes for around $7. International long-haul has grown via Norse Atlantic to Europe and via JetBlue to London Heathrow daily.
Arriving in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare sits 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, with the CTA Blue Line running 24 hours from the airport's own station to the Loop in 45 minutes for $5. Winter weather causes chronic delays from late November through February; book mid-day rather than evening departures during that window. Fares peak around major Chicago conventions and concert weekends; January and August are typically the cheapest months.
Who flies FLL to ORD?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 2h 47m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 47m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 47m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 2h 47m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 47m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 47m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 47m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 2h 47m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly FLL→ORD
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Fort Lauderdale to Chicago FAQs
Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) take approximately 2h 47m for the 1184-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $169. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD): JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is the primary international airport for Chicago. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.