ChicagotoFort LauderdaleFlight Time
ORD–FLL · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 3h 2m, covering 1,184 miles. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 00:45 to 18:01 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 2m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,184 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines operate 6-7/day flights from ORD to FLL. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 and 5 at ORD.
- First departure
- 00:45
- Last departure
- 18:01
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 14
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4-5/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
FLL to ORD flights — 6-7/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 48 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 (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 3h 2m, based on the 1,184-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Fort Lauderdale?
Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 1,184 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The ORD–FLL route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights 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