Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago from $22 FLL → MDW, ORD, RFD

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 $51 to $159.

At $182, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

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

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 0-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

35 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $182.

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 $27 to $85.

At $22, the cheapest one-way found recently is below that range.

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 19 Dec, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

26 fares on 14 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $22.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 48% 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 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 49% 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 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

The cheapest return found recently is $182 with Frontier Airlines, 2 Dec to 2 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $188 to $233.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $22 with Frontier Airlines, 19 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $74 to $103.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $182, 2 Dec to 2 Dec, found 4 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $22, 19 Dec, found yesterday.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 48% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $189 with jetBlue, 2 Dec to 2 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $22 with Frontier Airlines, 19 Dec, found yesterday.

Every nonstop date from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 19 Dec, takes 3 h 35 min from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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

Between 14 Nov and 8 Jan 2027, jetBlue has the cheapest return on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Frontier Airlines on 2. Between 19 Nov and 6 Jul 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 8 of the 14 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 4 and United Airlines on 2.