Flying from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 3 hours.
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Fort Lauderdale one hour ahead of Chicago.
Each week, there are 16 Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, opt for the 05:10 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 21:30 with Southwest Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MDW to FLL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Fort Lauderdale (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Southwest Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MDW to FLL flights, with 79.51% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MDW and FLL:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Tampa International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight is Rs15,944. A return plane ticket is currently Rs32,308. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MDW to FLL.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from MDW to FLL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
When it comes to Chicago Midway International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.88% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Chicago Midway International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MDW:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
If you're getting in on a late Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near FLL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Fort Lauderdale and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
The street address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to the centre of Fort Lauderdale has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Fort Lauderdale in May.
Book your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Fort Lauderdale during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MDW to FLL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Fort Lauderdale, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 499 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its top attractions. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Miami is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No journey is complete without dropping by Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
