Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (ORD): 28 nonstop departures observed each week across 4 airlines. 67% of the last 9 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 3 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 9 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,905 km, an estimated 2 hours 57 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Fort Lauderdale and Chicago. Updated 11 September 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
FLLFort Lauderdaleheavy · +46
ORDChicagobusy · +26
1,905 km · ~2h 57m est.
dep bank 07:05–21:0528x weekly
Runs mixed · 4 airlines · 28x weekly · nonstop
67% on time
of the last 9 operated FLL → ORD flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop FLL to ORD flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Some delays possible. The departure side at FLL is the weaker end, route health score 52/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on FLL–ORD?
Operators schedule morning departures around 07:05 and evening departures around 18:00 from FLL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ORD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from FLL to ORD?
Great-circle distance is 1,905 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 164–193 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does FLL–ORD fly?
4 carriers operate this route, around 64 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.