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

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Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,160 mi 2h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and FXE, connecting options are available through 67 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to FXE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
103
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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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 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 12m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 69% – –
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 27m.
Facts

MDW–FXE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,160 mi / 1,867 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
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 approximately 2h 27m. The route covers 1,160 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to FXE. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BCT, PDK, GRR, PBI, SRQ, FLL, SDF, SAV, BHM, CAE, CMH, IND, RSW, CVG, MCO, RDU, ORD, SFB, CLE, TPA, MEM, MKE, CLT, ATL, NAS, YYZ, PIT, IAD, BUF, CHS, BWI, OMA, ROC, PHL, STL, GCM, DAL, TEB, HPN, PVD, BOS, PLS, AUS, BDL, BNA, EWR, STT, LIR, EIS, PUJ, DEN, SLC, TUS, LAS, PHX, BZN, VNY, SNA, PSP, SAN, LGB, SJC, SJU, LAX, OAK, SFO and SXM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,867 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).