ChicagotoFort LauderdaleFlight Time
MDW–FLL · Nonstop
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) to Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 3h, covering 1,169 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 07:40 to 19:35 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,169 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
Southwest Airlines operates 3-4/day flights from MDW to FLL.
- First departure
- 07:40
- Last departure
- 19:35
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 14
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 07:4007:45 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
FLL to MDW flights — 3-4/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for MDW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 24 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 3h, based on the 1,169-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Fort Lauderdale?
Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 1,169 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The MDW–FLL route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights from ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights from MKE
Near Fort Lauderdale
- MIA - MiamiMiami International Airport · 21 mi from FLLFlights to MIA
- PBI - West Palm BeachPalm Beach International Airport · 42 mi from FLLFlights to PBI
- RSW - Fort MyersSouthwest Florida International Airport · 104 mi from FLLFlights to RSW