Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
The cheapest flights right now
Chicago – Ft Lauderdale
Outbound – Nov 26, 2026
direct
3h 0m Return – Dec 4, 2026
direct
3h 40m $406
today
Chicago – Ft Lauderdale
Outbound – Nov 26, 2026
direct
3h 10m Return – Dec 3, 2026
direct
3h 36m $405
today
Chicago – Ft Lauderdale
Outbound – Nov 15, 2026
1 stop
8h 5m ATL
Return – Nov 21, 2026
1 stop
6h 36m ATL
$204
yesterday
Chicago – Ft Lauderdale
Outbound – Nov 15, 2026
direct
3h 11m Return – Nov 21, 2026
direct
3h 34m $459
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$138
Average price of a round trip
$226
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
3h4
A flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale takes on average 3h4.
Best time
November
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Fort Lauderdale is November.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
October
Oct
$0
November
Nov
$385
December
Dec
$145
January
Jan
$100
February
Feb
$137
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$231
May
May
$178
June
Jun
$149
July
Jul
$127
August
Aug
$88
September
Sep
$0
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
The best flight deals for a week
Chicago – Ft Lauderdale
Outbound – Nov 26, 2026
direct
3h 0m Return – Dec 4, 2026
direct
3h 40m $406
today
Chicago – Ft Lauderdale
Outbound – Nov 26, 2026
direct
3h 10m Return – Dec 3, 2026
direct
3h 36m $405
today
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Fort Lauderdale (USA) from Chicago (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is August, with an average flight ticket price of $88 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of December, June and October.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 46 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is JetBlue. A ticket from the airline JetBlue to Fort Lauderdale costs on average $234.
The airlines that offer the most flights are JetBlue and JetBlue.
Price of flight tickets from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $138 to $314
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $226
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of August
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 12°C, with a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 16°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
destination info :
Fort Lauderdale, USA
airports :
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
local time :
Fort Lauderdale is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Fort Lauderdale, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 30°C, with a minimum of 28°C and a maximum of 32°C.
The city of Fort Lauderdale has 2 airport(s): Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale Executive
Useful info about Fort Lauderdale
What is the least touristic period to go to Fort Lauderdale?
If you want to visit Fort Lauderdale during the least touristic period, choose the month of November.
What is the most popular time to travel to Fort Lauderdale?
In Fort Lauderdale, the most popular month is December. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 46 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 7 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is Saturday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?
When you leave, you can leave from Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare, and you will arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood or Miami-Wilcox Field.
How to reach Chicago airport from the city centre?
The airport Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field is located 4 km, Chicago FSS is located 29 km, Chicago-Midway is located 12 km or Chicago-O'Hare is located 29 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?
In summer, the average temperature is 29°C in Fort Lauderdale and 22°C in Chicago. The average rainfall in summer is 217 mm in Fort Lauderdale and 145 mm in Chicago. In summer, it is warmer in Fort Lauderdale and it rains less in Chicago. In winter, it is colder in Fort Lauderdale and it rains more in Chicago.
