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

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UD Hera Flight
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Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,176 mi 2h 12m nonstop +1h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

ORD–FXE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hera Flight leads the route. The flight covers 1,176 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–FXE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UD Hera Flight 1 – 2h12 79% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UD (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to FXE direction.
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1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to FXE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
67
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Metric ORD→FXE MDW→FXE MKE→FXE
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 27m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD 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.
ORD: CDT · FXE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,176 mi / 1,892 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–FXE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,176 mi / 1,892 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to FXE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport take approximately 2h 12m. The route covers 1,176 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Hera Flight.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to FXE.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, MLB, MDW, PBI, IND, SDF, SAV, FLL, SRQ, BHM, CMH, RSW, MCO, CVG, CLE, TPA, CAE, RDU, CLT, MEM, MKE, ATL, BUF, CHS, PIT, YYZ, OMA, BWI, IAD, ROC, NAS, STL, DAL, PHL, TEB, SYR, PVD, BOS, BDL, AUS, YUL, GCM, BNA, PLS, EWR, PUJ, SLC, LIR, DEN, STT, VNY, TUS, PHX, LAS, SJO, BZN, SNA, PSP, SAN, LGB, SJU, LAX, SJC, SFO, SXM, MUC and HPN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to FXE

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) are connected by nonstop service from Hera Flight. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to FXE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to FXE ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,176 miles (1,892 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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