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

DPA Airport Page →
1,187 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
IND Indianapolis ~4h 56m → G4NKWN Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Lauderdale flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/West Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,187 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

DPA–FLL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/West Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DPA to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
IND ~4h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
FLL → DPA
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
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 – 15 4
Weekly flights ~1 149 24
Flight time 2h 30m 3h 2m 2h 55m
Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Gary (GYY) 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 30m gate to gate.
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 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/New_York
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 about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,187 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/West Chicago.
Yes, return flights from FLL to DPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and GYY. 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 is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,187 miles (1,910 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Gary (GYY).