$66 Cheap Flights from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

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Today's featured flight deals from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (MDW-FLL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $66 for one-way flights and $110 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Sat, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 20
MDW
Chicago
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$110 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$110
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, returning Thu, Nov 20, priced at $110 found 8 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 7
MDW
Chicago
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$120 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 29 from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $120 found 17 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 12
MDW
Chicago
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$127 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$127
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, returning Fri, Dec 12, priced at $127 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
MDW
Chicago
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$131 Roundtrip, just found
$131
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 9 from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $131 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 8
MDW
Chicago
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$134 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$134
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 7 from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, returning Sun, Feb 8, priced at $134 found 17 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 5
MDW
Chicago
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$140 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, returning Fri, Dec 5, priced at $140 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
MDW
Chicago
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$141 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$141
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 27 from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, returning Mon, Mar 2, priced at $141 found 10 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 16
MDW
Chicago
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$144 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 11 from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $144 found 15 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 20
MDW
Chicago
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$145 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$145
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $145 found 22 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
MDW
Chicago
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
$145 Roundtrip, just found
$145
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 1 from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $145 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

October is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $133 - $610 per traveler.

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Flights from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Origin airport
Midway Intl.
Destination airport
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
Airlines serving
Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Roundtrip price
$110
Distance
1168 mi
Average flight time
4 hours 15 mins

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $66 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Chicago to Fort Lauderdale airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $66 or cheap return flight from $110 from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
November is the most affordable month to fly from MDW to FLL. Traveling during quieter months is often the key to finding better fares.
Which airlines fly direct from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
If you're departing from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW), you can jump on a direct flight to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) with Southwest Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
Use the filter tool on Expedia to compare airlines and find the most affordable carrier that'll fly you from MDW to FLL. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to snap up the best deal available.
How many flights per day from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
When taking off from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW), you'll have a choice from an average of 3 daily direct flights to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
More people fly between MDW and FLL at 1 PM than at any other point in the day. Rather go when it's quieter? Travel outside of rush hours and there's a chance you'll save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from MDW to FLL?
If you jet off on a Friday, you'll get the greatest range of choices for flights from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL).
What is the earliest flight from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 6:15AM UTC-6, leaving from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW). You'll be traveling for approximately 3h 5m, reaching Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) at approximately 10:20AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
It takes around 2 hours and 59 minutes to fly the 1,150 mi from MDW to FLL.
What is the best time to fly from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
Choose a flight from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the likelihood of delays and cancellations. Departures later than this have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Fort Lauderdale from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW)?
If you're taking a direct flight from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale, you'll touch down at either Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) or Miami Intl. Airport (MIA).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from MDW to FLL are generally more expensive. For the best rates, start looking for flights as soon as possible. That said, if you can play around with your travel dates, you may land a cheap ticket right before your journey.
Is it cheaper to book a MDW to FLL flight and hotel package?
Booking a MDW to FLL flight and hotel package is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels all in one place. Choose from our extensive range of hotels and then add car rentals, flights and activities to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
Typically, you can cancel or modify your MDW to FLL flight. However, there may be additional charges, especially if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's fees and policies on flight changes, or if you'd like more details, visit our Customer Service portal.

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