Chicago to Miami (ORD–MIA) — 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.
ORD–MIA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,199 miles in approximately 3h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AT, BA, EI, G3, QR, RJ | 57 | 321, 738, B38M | 2h32-3h23 | Oneworld | AS, AT, BA, EI, G3, QR, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, EK, NZ | 21 | 738, 7M9 | 3h22-3h24 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, EK, NZ | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 2 | – | – | – | Y4 | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| TXG TXG | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Miami from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→MIA | MDW→MIA | GYY→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 289 | 10 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 13m | 2h 42m | 2h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 45% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Miami.
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.
Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).
Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.
Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.
ORD–MIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicago O'Hare to Miami
ORD–MIA is the southbound complement to one of American Airlines' most strategic domestic segments, connecting its O'Hare hub to its Miami Latin America gateway. Eleven airlines serve 278 weekly frequencies southbound. Block time averages about 3 hours, with tailwind assistance reducing actual flight time on southbound sectors. The route carries substantial leisure traffic from Chicago's large population to South Florida destinations.
Gateway Role and Seasonal Demand
Miami International's function as the dominant US gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean means ORD–MIA passengers frequently connect onward to destinations from Bogotá to Buenos Aires via American's MIA hubs. Seasonal demand peaks sharply during Chicago's winters (December–March), when South Florida becomes a major leisure destination for Midwest travelers. Summer afternoon convective weather at MIA is the primary operational disruption risk on the southbound sector.