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$53+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Illinois

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FLL — ORD
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September

Average price

$173

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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/83:53 pmFLL - STL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/296:11 pmSTL - FLL
Nonstop2h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$70
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/269:58 pmFLL - ORD
1 stop11h 46mSpirit Airlines
lun. 3/318:33 pmORD - FLL
1 stop9h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$92
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/89:05 amFLL - MDW
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
lun. 5/128:30 amMDW - FLL
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$110
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/83:53 pmFLL - STL
Nonstop2h 59mMultiple Airlines
mar. 4/159:50 amSTL - FLL
2 stops24h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$163
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/204:13 pmFLL - ORD
2 stops14h 33mMultiple Airlines
jue. 3/275:22 pmORD - FLL
1 stop19h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$174
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/16:03 amFLL - ORD
1 stop7h 14mJetBlue
mar. 5/66:20 amORD - FLL
1 stop7h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$195
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/18:55 pmFLL - MDW
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
mié. 5/76:35 pmMDW - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/195:30 amFLL - MDW
1 stop7h 36mDelta
mié. 3/262:55 pmMDW - FLL
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/19$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/61:15 pmFLL - ORD
Nonstop3h 23mAmerican Airlines
lun. 3/106:27 pmORD - FLL
Nonstop3h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/111:15 pmFLL - PIA
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/185:05 amPIA - FLL
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$244
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/32:00 pmFLL - STL
1 stop5h 07mDelta
dom. 4/66:50 amSTL - FLL
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 2/20$307
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vie. 4/49:00 amFLL - MDW
2 stops9h 49mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/71:10 pmMDW - FLL
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$322

Find flights from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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Fort Lauderdale

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Fort LauderdaleSt. Louis

FLL - STL

FLLSTL

Fort Lauderdale

mar. 4/8

3:53 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 4/29

6:11 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$70

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - ORD

FLLORD

Fort Lauderdale

mié. 3/26

9:58 pm-8:44 am

1 stop11h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/31

8:33 pm-7:20 am

1 stop9h 47m

$92

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - MDW

FLLMDW

Fort Lauderdale

jue. 5/8

9:05 am-1:34 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Chicago Midway

lun. 5/12

8:30 am-9:30 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$110

Fort LauderdaleSt. Louis

FLL - STL

FLLSTL

Fort Lauderdale

mar. 4/8

3:53 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 4/15

9:50 am-11:44 am

2 stops24h 54m

$163

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - ORD

FLLORD

Fort Lauderdale

jue. 3/20

4:13 pm-5:46 am

2 stops14h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 3/27

5:22 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 13m

$174

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - ORD

FLLORD

Fort Lauderdale

jue. 5/1

6:03 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/6

6:20 am-3:07 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$195

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - MDW

FLLMDW

Fort Lauderdale

jue. 5/1

8:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Chicago Midway

mié. 5/7

6:35 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$213

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - MDW

FLLMDW

Fort Lauderdale

mié. 3/19

5:30 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Chicago Midway

mié. 3/26

2:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$223

Fort LauderdaleChicago

FLL - ORD

FLLORD

Fort Lauderdale

jue. 3/6

1:15 pm-3:38 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/10

6:27 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

$237

Fort LauderdalePeoria

FLL - PIA

FLLPIA

Fort Lauderdale

mar. 3/11

1:15 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Greater Peoria

mar. 3/18

5:05 am-1:41 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$244

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Travel insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FLL to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

When flying from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from FLL to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois?

    Located just 3.4 mi from the city center, Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Fort Lauderdale.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $53 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $57 and Southwest from $95 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois?

    While some choose either Fort Lauderdale - Chicago Midway or Fort Lauderdale - Lambert-St Louis, Fort Lauderdale - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois?

    Before booking your flight to Illinois from Fort Lauderdale, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (92%), Japan Airlines (88%), American Airlines( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois?

    On average you can expect to pay $675 for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $50 while the most popular route, (Fort Lauderdale - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $83.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Fort Lauderdale to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Fort Lauderdale to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$184Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$197Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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