Chicago/West Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (DPA–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/West Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,187 mi 2h 36m nonstop +1h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DPA and FLL, connecting options are available through 13 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DPA to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
PBI ~4h 44m MCO ~4h 46m YKF ~5h 22m CLE ~5h 33m PHL ~6h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1
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Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DPA → FLL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
FLL → DPA
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Chicago/West Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric DPA→FLL ORD→FLL MDW→FLL
Distance from DPA – 18 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 9 3
Weekly flights 1 206 48
Flight time 2h 36m 2h 26m 2h 45m
Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of DPA with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/West Chicago.
DPA: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,187 mi / 1,910 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

DPA–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/West Chicago to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,187 mi / 1,910 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: DPA
Full nameDupage Airport
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DPA to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Dupage Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 36m. The route covers 1,187 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DPA to FLL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, MCO, YKF, CLE, PHL, OMA, MSP, MCI, BED, YUL, SLC, VNY and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/West Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and RFD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DPA to FLL

Dupage Airport (DPA) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DPA to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DPA to FLL ranges from 2 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,187 miles (1,910 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).