Cheap flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale from $44 MDW, ORD, RFD → FLL

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $61 to $176.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

371 fares on 27 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $129.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $26 to $55.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 14 Dec, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

142 fares on 21 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $44.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 55% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest return found recently is $129 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Dec to 10 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return fare on each of 27 departure dates is usually $173 to $252.

How much is a one-way flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $44 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $80 to $138.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $129, 7 Dec to 10 Dec, found yesterday. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $44, 14 Dec, found 2 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 55% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $129 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Dec to 10 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $44 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Dec, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

How long is the flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 14 Dec, takes 3 h 22 min from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

Between 13 Nov and 1 May 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 12 of the 27 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 8 and Southwest Airlines on 3. Between 13 Nov and 18 May 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 12 of the 21 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 4 and Southwest Airlines on 2.