New River and the downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline. Flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Search partner fares from Chicago O'Hare to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, with checkpoint hours by O'Hare terminal and the Tri-Rail, Brightline and rideshare options at FLL.

ORD to FLL · 1,184 mi · 3h 8m est.

ORD to FLL
1,184 miles
3h 8m nonstop (estimated)
2 airlines in our fare results

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Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight insights

Average flight time

~3h 8m (estimated)

ORD → FLL

Cheapest cached price

$196

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Last checked Oct 27, 2026

Planning a trip from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale? The average flight time on this route is ~3h 8m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $196 (last checked Oct 27, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale covers a straight-line distance of about 1,184 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~3h 8m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale at a glance

ORD to FLL is about 1,184 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on Eazair
Origin	Chicago (ORD)
Destination	Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Average Flight Time	~3h 8m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$196
Fares Last Checked	Oct 27, 2026
Distance	1,184 miles (ORD to FLL)
Time in Fort Lauderdale	1 hour ahead of Chicago
Airlines in our fare results	2

Local time in Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on Central Time, Fort Lauderdale on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is the arrival airport on this page, and Chicago O'Hare (ORD) the departure. O'Hare's nonstop list, as of 1 Sep 2026, shows American, Frontier, United and JetBlue serving FLL; schedules change, so read the stops on each result. So far, American and United have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Miami International (MIA) and Chicago Midway (MDW) are separate airports and are not searched here.

O'Hare publishes hours for each checkpoint. In Terminal 1, CP1 is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and CP2, which has TSA PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Terminal 3's CP7A is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pace Routes 250 and 330 and weekday Metra North Central Service trains reach the Multi-Modal Facility, where the Airport Transit System continues to every terminal.

FLL has four terminals, linked by curbside walkways, a parking-garage walking trail and a garage tram. FLL's airline directory could not be read, so American and United travellers should take their terminal from the boarding pass. Rideshare pickup is at Zone Z, stations 8 to 15, for Terminal 1, and at Zones A to D in the Palm Garage for Terminals 3 and 4. A free shuttle for Tri-Rail riders runs to the Dania Beach station about every 15 to 20 minutes while trains run, and a paid Brightline shuttle about every 30 minutes.

EazAir has run one fare check so far for Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, on 16 Oct 2026, for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. A single check cannot show a pattern. American Basic Economy includes a carry-on plus a personal item, while United Basic Economy allows only a personal item on domestic flights unless you hold MileagePlus Premier status or a qualifying card. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights

Departure · Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

Central Time

Other airports near Chicago: Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Arrival · Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL)

Eastern Time

Other airports near Miami: Miami International (MIA), Palm Beach International (PBI)

About Fort Lauderdale

Areas to know in Fort Lauderdale

Las Olas
Wilton Manors
Victoria Park

Weather in Fort Lauderdale

A tropical climate with hot, humid summers and a wetter season roughly June through November; winters are warm and drier.

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Chicago O'Hare International's nonstop list (as of 1 Sep 2026) shows Fort Lauderdale (FLL) served by American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Miami International (MIA) is a separate airport. Broward County Transit says no bus runs directly between FLL and MIA, and points riders to the Tri-Rail shuttle and Tri-Rail's Miami Airport station.

Chicago Midway (MDW) is a separate airport, served by the CTA Orange Line. Check which Chicago airport each fare uses.

Leaving from Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

The CTA Blue Line runs 24 hours to O'Hare station, which links to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by Basement Level tunnels. For Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System from Terminal 2.
Pace Routes 250 and 330 and Metra North Central Service weekday trains stop at the Multi-Modal Facility, which the Airport Transit System links to every terminal.
O'Hare lists the Terminal 5 checkpoint (CP10) as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Terminal 2's checkpoint (CP5) is listed from 3:15 a.m. to 11 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Terminal 1, CP1 is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and CP2, with TSA PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. In Terminal 3, CP7A is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
O'Hare says checkpoint hours may be affected by day-to-day airport activities, and recommends checking with your airline about operations on the date of your flight.

Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL)

Airline	FLL terminal
JetBlue	Terminal 3. Flights to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica leave from Terminal 4.
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

JetBlue's own FLL page gives its terminal. FLL's airline directory could not be read, so other airlines are not listed.

FLL has four terminals. FLL says you can move between them on the curbside walkways, the parking-garage walking trail or a parking-garage tram.
The Rental Car Center is next to Terminal 1, linked by the Concourse B pedestrian bridge on level 2. Terminals 2, 3 and 4 use a free shuttle from the lower Arrivals level.
FLL says U.S. Customs is in Terminals 1 and 4 for international arrivals.

Getting from FLL	Where to board	Where it goes
Tri-Rail	A free shuttle for Tri-Rail riders leaves from the lower Arrivals level, about every 15 to 20 minutes while trains run.	The Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport station at Dania Beach, for Tri-Rail trains including to the Miami Airport station, according to Broward County Transit.
Brightline	A paid shuttle leaves from the lower Arrivals level, about every 30 minutes from the airport. Brightline's shuttle rate applies with a same-day Brightline ticket.	Brightline's Fort Lauderdale station.
Broward County Transit Route 1	The Rental Car Center.	Aventura Mall, where Broward County Transit says riders can connect to Miami-Dade Route 3 to the Port of Miami.
Rental Car Center shuttle	Free shuttle from the lower Arrivals level at Terminals 2, 3 and 4, every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day, according to FLL. From Terminal 1, walk over the Concourse B pedestrian bridge on level 2.	The Rental Car Center, which also has the Route 1 bus stop.
Rideshare	Terminal 1: Zone Z (stations 8 to 15), just beyond the taxi podium. Terminals 3 and 4: Zones A to D on the first floor of the southern part of the Palm Garage.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Taxi podiums on the lower Arrivals level at each terminal.	Wherever you are going. FLL says taxi fares are regulated by law in Broward County.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first fare check from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale was on 16 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Delta: Delta's new O'Hare home (11 Oct 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Airports (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: ATS service update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: TSA checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Domestic nonstop destinations (as of 1 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Miami International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fort Lauderdale airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Passengers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Where is my airline (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Broward County: FLL summer travel news release (2 Jul 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Tri-Rail: Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport at Dania Beach (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Brightline: Airport Connect (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Broward County Transit: FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
FLL: Cruise passengers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Port Everglades: Getting here (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ORD to FLL, 16 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Chicago airport does this page search?

Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Midway (MDW) is a separate airport on the CTA Orange Line, so check the code on every result before you pay.

How do I get from FLL to Port Everglades for a cruise?

FLL says the port is about a 10-minute ride and there are no free shuttles. Cruise-line transfers only work if booked before you arrive, and Port Everglades suggests allowing at least 45 minutes between landing and cruise check-in.

Can I take the train from Fort Lauderdale airport?

Yes. A free shuttle for Tri-Rail riders runs from the lower Arrivals level to the Dania Beach station, and a paid shuttle runs to Brightline's Fort Lauderdale station about every 30 minutes.

When do O'Hare checkpoints open?

Hours vary by checkpoint. O'Hare lists Terminal 1's CP1 and Terminal 3's CP7A from 3:30 a.m., and says hours may be affected by day-to-day airport activities.

Do the lowest Chicago to Fort Lauderdale fares include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy includes a carry-on and a personal item. United Basic Economy on domestic flights includes a personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.

How far is Chicago from Fort Lauderdale?

ORD and FLL are about 1184 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.