Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Fort Lauderdale (PWK–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 1 hub
CMH Columbus ~4h 52m → MXWN Columbus (CMH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,193 mi 2h 37m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and FLL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Fort Lauderdale to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
CMH ~4h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
PWK → FLL
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
FLL → PWK
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric PWK→FLL ORD→FLL MDW→FLL
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 15 4
Weekly flights – 149 24
Flight time 2h 37m 3h 2m 2h 55m
Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Gary (GYY) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,193 mi / 1,919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m gate to gate.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWK–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,193 mi / 1,919 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 2h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 1,193 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from FLL to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and GYY. 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 PWK to FLL

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to FLL is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,193 miles (1,919 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Gary (GYY).