Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago

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Flight deals from Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in December.

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Alternative Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Fort Lauderdale to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundSAR 120
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time3 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week222

Finding cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago is SAR 285. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago.
Southwest Airlines, United and Spirit Airlines fly direct from Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago.
As of October 2024, there are 222 flights per week flying from Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale International to Chicago is usually October 2024.
If you're flying from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from SAR 285.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Chicago on Wednesday, 4 December 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In October, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

How to find cheap flights to Chicago from Fort Lauderdale International

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