Chicago/Romeoville to Fort Lauderdale (LOT–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LOT Airport Page →
1,165 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo 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
CLT Charlotte ~4h 45m → AAF9Y4 Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Romeoville to Fort Lauderdale
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,165 mi 2h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LOT to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
CLT ~4h 45m
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
LOT → FLL
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
FLL → LOT
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
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/Romeoville

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric LOT→FLL MDW→FLL ORD→FLL
Distance from LOT – 22 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 15
Weekly flights – 24 149
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 55m 3h 2m
Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Gary (GYY) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of LOT 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/Romeoville.
LOT: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Romeoville, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,165 mi / 1,875 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m 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

LOT–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Romeoville to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,165 mi / 1,875 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LOT
Full nameLewis University Airport
IATA / ICAOLOT / KLOT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation679 ft / 207 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 LOT to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Lewis University Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,165 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Romeoville.
Yes, return flights from FLL to LOT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, ORD and GYY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 LOT to FLL

Lewis University Airport (LOT) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LOT to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LOT to FLL is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,165 miles (1,875 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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