Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,184 miles (1,906 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 76 ways to fly it with one stop, through Louisville, Indianapolis and Orlando and more.
How many miles ORD to FLL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to FLL
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to FLL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways, United Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ORD to FLL with one stop
76 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Orlando (MCO)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways
- Via Jacksonville (JAX)American Airlines and United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Breeze Airways
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Chattanooga (CHA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Savannah (SAV)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Asheville (AVL)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Allegiant Air and 1 more
- Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
- Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more
- Via South Bend (SBN)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Allegiant Air
ORD to FLL: common questions
How many miles does ORD to FLL cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Avianca LifeMiles (7,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to FLL?
American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).
How far is Chicago from Fort Lauderdale by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) are 1,184 miles (1,906 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to FLL award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: JetBlue TrueBlue, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?
The most direct connections are through Louisville (SDF), Indianapolis (IND), Orlando (MCO), Jacksonville (JAX) and Knoxville (TYS). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.