Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
Cheap return flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
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What are the cheapest airlines?
- Spirit Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
- American Airlines
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Delta Airlines
- United Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
These airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
3 hours 15 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Fort Lauderdale/Chicago route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Chicago and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. Spirit Airlines is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for them! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago on 16/07/2026 at 13:10 for £70.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 1,200 km flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.
To find the best offers, consider booking in advance or looking for last-minute deals. The best time to buy is usually 1-3 months before your flight. Spirit Airlines is a popular and cheap option for this route, with an average flight duration of 3 hours 15 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed with payment. Also, consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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