Chicago to Fort Lauderdale: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 3 times. The typical return was £125 per person and the lowest £116, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £116 |
| Typical (median) | £125 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 3 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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Fort Lauderdale
7 – 10 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
- Frontier nonstop from O'Hare, 3h 7m, landing at 12:02 PM
- Fare is $40 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Breakfast and free cancellation at a 7.9-rated hotel, $354 for 3 nights
£499 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £232 + hotel £267, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 3h 7m
The catch: A checked bag adds about $240 for two that's not in the total, and November is still Atlantic hurricane season.
Worth it if you two pack carry-on and want three warm, easy days; skip it if you need to stay right on the sand for this price.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 7 – 10 Nov 2026 | £125 | F9 | with a stop | 16h 6m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 7 – 10 Nov 2026 | £116 | Frontier | nonstop | 3h 7m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 7 – 10 Nov 2026 | £125 | F9 | with a stop | 3h 7m | Kiwi.com |
About Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is a laid-back alternative to Miami with a long golden beach, canals lined with yachts and one of the busiest cruise ports in the world.
Fort Lauderdale from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
What does a return from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £125 per person, taxes and fees included, across 3 checks; the lowest was £116.
When is the best time to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is at its best in January, February, March, April, November and December. Avoid August, September: Peak hurricane season with heavy rain and humidity
Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Fort Lauderdale.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.