Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale is one hour ahead of Chicago, where O'Hare International Airport is located. Fort Lauderdale follows the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). You can select from 44 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ORD to FLL is the 05:05 Spirit Airlines service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 19:47 with Spirit Airlines.
To avoid missing your ORD to Fort Lauderdale flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Begin your journey at ORD and travel nonstop to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale tickets.
You'll have your pick of carriers operating direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Book your seat with one of these:
ORD is around 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near ORD? If you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale
Rs13,102 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight. A return flight ticket right now is Rs26,204. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from ORD to Fort Lauderdale.
Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to the centre of Fort Lauderdale takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Book one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and discover more of Fort Lauderdale and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from ORD to Fort Lauderdale can help you get the best possible rate.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
Before you book your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Fort Lauderdale offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Lock in an O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to Fort Lauderdale in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Fort Lauderdale
After booking your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fort Lauderdale:
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Fort Lauderdale travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Jungle Queen Riverboat.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Fort Lauderdale. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Fort Lauderdale, Tampa is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium.
