Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights
Direct and connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale take?
Flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
Airline availability for ORD to FLL changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
Direct (nonstop) availability on ORD to FLL varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 26Last 90 days: none recorded
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- JetBlue Airways5-yr attributed events: 13Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| United Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| JetBlue Airways | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning ORD → FLL
ORD to FLL is a medium-haul route of 1,905 km (1,184 mi). See the return FLL → ORD route.
Alternative airports near Chicago: Chicago-Wheeling (PWK) — 15 km, Chicago (MDW) — 25 km, Chicago (CGX) — 28 km.
Alternative airports near Fort Lauderdale: Hollywood (HWO) — 12 km, Fort Lauderdale (FXE) — 14 km, Pompano Beach (PPM) — 20 km.