Fort Lauderdale from Chicago, 7 – 10 Nov: £499 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 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
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.
Worth it if you want a short, warm beach break and can travel light. $662 for two covers the nonstop Frontier flights at $308 plus 3 nights at Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ft Lauderdale Cypress Crk at $354, with taxes and fees included, but checked bags, any resort fee and spending money are extra. It runs Nov 7–10, 2026, leaving O'Hare at 7:55 AM and landing at 12:02 PM after 3h 7m nonstop.
The total, before you go
£499 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £232 |
| Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ft Lauderdale Cypress Crk, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | £267 |
| The total, before you go | £499 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£30 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£116 per person, return
£232 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 3h 7m
Out Sat, Nov 7, 7:55 AM – Sat, Nov 7, 12:02 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £116 | nonstop | 3h 7m |
| Frontier | £125 | 1 stop | 16h 6m |
| Frontier | £131 | 1 stop | 10h 7m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:22 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $154 per person, the fare is $40 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 21% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add the Hawthorn at $354 for 3 nights and the trip comes to $662 for two, all in, with taxes and fees included. Checked bags, any resort fee and spending money are on top of that. Normal highs for Nov 7–10 are 78–82°F with lows of 66–71°F. Drizzle is possible on Saturday, Nov 7 and Tuesday, Nov 10, and Sunday looks clear. One heads-up: November still falls in Atlantic hurricane season. The nonstop lands at 12:02 PM, so your first afternoon can already be a beach afternoon. A reader asked us for this one, and we think it's a solid long weekend of warm weather for the two of you.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short, easygoing beach getaway: sand along A1A, a water taxi through the canals and dinner on Las Olas Boulevard. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm weather without a long flight. Plan on a slow pace with one or two things a day. With 3 nights and a midday arrival, it's more of a long weekend than a big vacation, and that's the appeal.
Weather in Fort Lauderdale, 7 – 10 Nov
Typical highs 78–82°F, lows near 68°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov | 80 °F | 66 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 8 Nov | 80 °F | 67 °F | Clear |
| Mon 9 Nov | 78 °F | 68 °F | Overcast |
| Tue 10 Nov | 82 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Fort Lauderdale
The hotel in our total is Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ft Lauderdale Cypress Crk: $354 for 3 nights ($118 a night), rated 7.9 from 319 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation. It's the best value. La Quinta by Wyndham Ft Lauderdale Cypress Creek is the budget alternate at $369 for the stay ($123 a night), rated 8 from 777 reviews, also with breakfast, free cancellation and a room with two double beds. Beach House Fort Lauderdale, A Hilton Resort is the top rated at 8.6 from 534 reviews. It sits on Fort Lauderdale Beach, the wide strip along A1A with the main oceanfront resorts. It's $1,220 for the stay ($407 a night), room only and without free cancellation. For restaurants and canal-front evenings, head to Las Olas Boulevard.
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ft Lauderdale Cypress Crk
£267 for 3 nights, two guests · £89 a night
See roomsBeach House Fort Lauderdale, A Hilton Resort
£920 for 3 nights, two guests · £307 a night
See roomsLa Quinta by Wyndham Ft Lauderdale Cypress Creek
£278 for 3 nights, two guests · £93 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Fort Lauderdale for these dates
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Where in Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale Beach: Wide beach along A1A with the main strip of oceanfront resorts.
- Las Olas Boulevard: Restaurants, boutiques and canal-front hotels a short drive from the sand.
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: Low-rise beach town with shore snorkelling off Anglin's Pier.
- Hollywood Beach: Old-school boardwalk vibe between the airport and the ocean.
What to do in Fort Lauderdale
- Ride the water taxi through the Intracoastal canals
- Stroll Las Olas Boulevard at dusk, when the restaurants and boutiques fill up
- Snorkel the reef off Anglin's Pier in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- Spend a full day on Fort Lauderdale Beach along A1A
- Visit the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Also worth it
- Spend a day on Fort Lauderdale Beach along A1A
Tours and tickets in Fort Lauderdale
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Chicago | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), Miami International (MIA) |
| Flight time | 3h 7m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,169 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 3 nights in Fort Lauderdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £232 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Ft Lauderdale Cypress Crk) | £267 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | £588 |
| Total for two | £1,087 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £116 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £116 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Fort Lauderdale.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Atlantic hurricane season; afternoon storms are routine in late summer
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars.
- Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago, and the nonstop covers 1,169 miles in 3h 7m.
- The $662 total doesn't include checked bags (about $240 for two), any resort fee or spending money. With $780 of spending money, our budget comes to $1,442.
- November is listed as Atlantic hurricane season for Fort Lauderdale.
- Prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you can travel light. The trip is $662 for two, with a 3h 7m nonstop and breakfast at the hotel, and the fare is $40 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Checked bags add about $240 for two, and November is still hurricane season.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$662, all in: $308 for two round-trip Frontier fares ($154 per person) plus $354 for 3 nights at the Hawthorn. Taxes and fees are included. Bags, any resort fee and spending money are not.
What is the weather like?
Normal highs for Nov 7–10 are 78–82°F, with lows of 66–71°F. Drizzle is possible on the first and last days, Sunday, Nov 8 looks clear and Monday looks overcast.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from O'Hare to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, and everything is in US dollars.
Is 3 nights enough?
For a beach long weekend, yes. You land at 12:02 PM on Saturday, Nov 7, which gives you most of that day plus two full days for the beach, the water taxi and Las Olas Boulevard.
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