Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
A direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport takes an average of 3 hours 6 minutes. The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-4, which makes it 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Each week, there are 61 flights from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. To jet off as early as possible, select the 05:00 Spirit Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight from ORD to FLL is 22:31 with Spirit Airlines.
If you're flying during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
If you'd like to break up your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the ORD - FLL route include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Tampa International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
C$68 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. A return flight starts from C$112. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from ORD to FLL.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Traveling from central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport takes around 54 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near FLL:
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 27 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Fort Lauderdale based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from ORD to FLL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Fort Lauderdale
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Fort Lauderdale right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from ORD to FLL:
Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach and Bonnet House Museum and Gardens are a couple of big attractions to put on your Fort Lauderdale to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Jungle Queen Riverboat.
Complete your Fort Lauderdale trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Fort Lauderdale.
