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

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 1,193 mi 2h 43m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and FLL, connecting options are available through 25 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
PIE ~4h 34m PBI ~4h 41m GSO ~4h 44m MCO ~4h 55m CLT ~4h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
159
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWK → FLL
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
52%
Return
FLL → PWK
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
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 0 9 3
Weekly flights 2 206 49
Flight time 2h 43m 2h 26m 2h 21m
Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Milwaukee (MKE) 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 43m to 2h 48m.
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 43m to 2h 48m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
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/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 43m to 2h 48m. The route covers 1,193 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PWK to FLL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, PBI, GSO, MCO, CLT, GRR, RIC, IAD, TVC, BUF, PHL, YYZ, LGA, HOU, CUN, DAL, AUS, MIA, BZN, SLC, PHX, LAS, YYC, SFO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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 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 ranges from 2 hours 43 minutes to 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,193 miles (1,919 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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