Chicago to Miami (ORD–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Miami
5 carriers, 365 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
365 Flights/wk
1,199 mi
2h 57m nonstop
+1h ahead
235 1-stop hubs
ORD–MIA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,199 miles in approximately 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 235 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MIA service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AT, BA, EI, G3, QR, RJ | 95 | 321, 738, 7M8, B38M | 3h05-3h20 | Oneworld | AS, AT, BA, EI, G3, QR, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, EK, NZ | 26 | 739, 7M8, B38M | 3h20-3h23 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, EK, NZ | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | 320 | 3h08 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 3 | 32Q | 2h57 | – | Y4 | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
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 MIA direction.
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Afternoon/evening departures
58
Nonstop flights
365
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400
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MIA.
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One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
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Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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 Miami from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→MIA | MDW→MIA | GYY→MIA |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 365 | 14 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 57m | 2h 29m | 2h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Miami flights · Gary (GYY) to Miami flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Miami flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Miami International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Miami is 1 hour
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Miami.
ORD: CDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
1,199 mi / 1,930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m to 3h 23m.
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.
Getting from MIA
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).
Miami Climate
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.
Facts
ORD–MIA Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Miami route.
Route details
Distance1,199 mi / 1,930 km
Flight time2h 57m to 3h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights365 out / 400 return
1-stop connections235 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport take approximately 2h 57m to 3h 23m. The route covers 1,199 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 13 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 365 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MIA. The return direction has about 400 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSI, UST, FXE, NEW, SBN, ISM, MGM, SUA, ORL, APF, OBE, LCK, CGF, MKC, YIP, AGS, MLB, PAH, INT, CSG, LEX, MKL, HHH, MHH, NGU, TME, PIE, DOV, PIA, LCQ, OSC, MYR, AAO, MGW, CTH, SUS, CHO, GRB, RSW, MMU, TCL, CRW, TEB, ATW, HOU, MKE, ACY, RFD, BED, RST, ABE, MSN, ECP, OMA, PSM, CID, MDT, MAF, HVN, BTV, BUF, AFW, ROC, APA, CZM, SYR, SGU, PVD, MHT, ALB, RIL, YOW, BGR, SAF, YWG, TEX, BZE, EGE, ABQ, SCF, ASE, JAC, MTJ, RAP, BZN, MBJ, PVR, VNY, LIR, STX, UDD, TUS, CUR, SJD, ONT, SXM, CUN, LGB, SNA, APC, GUA, BFI, AUA, SJC, SMF, YEG, MDE, RNO, ILM, CLO, FLL, MTY, GSO, SNN, ORF, AVL, HSV, GNV, UIO, LIT, CVG, GRR, CMH, SLC, CLE, TYS, ICT, BHM, CHA, HPN, VCP, LTN, GSP, BOG, XNA, TUL, CAE, MCO, RIC, SDF, SGF, DCA, ZAZ, MEX, BSB, ATL, IND, CHS, MCI, LGG, BNA, RDU, ARN, HNL, DUB, PIT, BRU, PNS, MSY, SAV, OKC, AUS, CLT, DSM, IAH, LUX, TPA, SAT, JAX, HHN, STL, MEM, DTW, PHL, YYZ, BWI, EWR, DFW, BDL, LGA, DAL, MUC, BOS, MSP, JFK, MDW, AMS, DEN, FAI, YUL, PDX, STR, IAD, GDL, HEL, SRQ, LAS, FRA, LAX, PHX, SJU, VPS, ANC, KEF, LHR, SEA, PBI, BCN, SFO, SAN, NAS, MAD, YVR, PTY, EYW, ZRH, FCO, PUJ, CPH, CDG, LIS, SJO, GCM, PLS, STT, GRU, GIG, TLV, MXP, UVF, WAW, IST, HND, DXB and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from MIA to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Morning departures from ORD (6–8 AM) arrive at MIA well before the peak afternoon convective period (2–6 PM), reducing the probability of weather-related arrival delays. This is particularly relevant in summer months. Airlines schedule some ORD-MIA departures specifically to arrive in Miami's late-morning window before thunderstorm activity builds.
Miami International is the primary US gateway for Latin America and the Caribbean, and O'Hare passengers connecting to MIA often continue southbound. American's ORD-MIA service is timed to feed its Latin American departure banks at MIA, making the segment a key piece of American's international connecting strategy.
Thanksgiving week, winter holidays (late December through New Year), and spring break (March) represent the highest-demand windows as Chicago-area residents head to South Florida. Summer also sees strong leisure demand. Fares and availability tighten significantly 4–6 weeks before peak travel dates.
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.