Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (MDW–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MDW–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,169 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 39 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h55-3h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→FLL | ORD→FLL | GYY→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | 163 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 41m | 2h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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.
MDW–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to FLL
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to FLL is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,169 miles (1,881 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jacksonville, Asheville Regional and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).