Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (MDW–FXE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
1,160 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights 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 8 hubs
OAK Oakland 12h 34m WN → UD Oakland (OAK) to Fort Lauderdale flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~4h 25m → TJ Pinellas Park (PIE) to Fort Lauderdale flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~4h 40m WN → FRV Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~4h 41m WN → UD Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~4h 41m WN → Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 13m AFAMDL → Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MIA Miami ~5h 16m WN → FRVHPJ Miami (MIA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 9m EJAKOWWN → Dallas (DAL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,160 mi 2h 19m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–FXE 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 (FXE) Fort Lauderdale to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to FXE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
PIE ~4h 25m FLL ~4h 40m RDU ~4h 41m SRQ ~4h 41m ATL ~5h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
75
Candidates
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
MDW → FXE
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
FXE → MDW
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Metric MDW→FXE ORD→FXE MKE→FXE
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 2h 19m 2h 12m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 57% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · FXE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,160 mi / 1,867 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–FXE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,160 mi / 1,867 km
Flight time2h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: FXE
Full nameFort Lauderdale Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to FXE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport take about 2h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,160 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco Bay Oakland.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from FXE to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. 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 MDW to FXE

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to FXE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to FXE is about 2 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,867 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco Bay Oakland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).