Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, with about 56 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,182-mile flight takes about 3h 7m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,182 mi ยท 1,902 km
- Flight time
- 3h 7m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying ORD to FLL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 27 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 232,147 | 3h 12m |
| American Airlines | 12 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Airbus A321 | 111,514 | 2h 59m |
| JetBlue | 9 | Airbus A320-100/200 | 5,416 | 3h 6m |
| Frontier Airlines | 7 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 36,103 | 3h 15m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo | 141,804 | 3h 5m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 3,154 | 3h 3m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to FLL flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:45am and the last at 7:50pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 1424American Airlines | 6:45am | 10:49am | 27 | 77% |
| B6 664JetBlue | 7:00am | 11:14am | 31 | 83% |
| UA 1421United Airlines | 7:00am | 11:14am | 31 | 88% |
| F9 2205Frontier Airlines | 8:05am | 12:28pm | 31 | 69% |
| UA 279United Airlines | 10:50am | 3:07pm | 31 | 72% |
| AA 672American Airlines | 12:35pm | 4:43pm | 4 | 55% |
| UA 2635United Airlines | 2:00pm | 6:15pm | 10 | 64% |
| B6 864JetBlue | 2:35pm | 6:49pm | 31 | 57% |
| UA 2443United Airlines | 4:40pm | 8:59pm | 21 | 67% |
| UA 2294United Airlines | 5:59pm | 10:15pm | 10 | 65% |
| AA 3186American Airlines | 7:50pm | 11:55pm | 27 | 22% |
Is ORD to FLL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 3,517 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (83%), those around 6pm the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,522 | 77% | 17 min | 0.8% |
| American Airlines | 866 | 69% | 24 min | 1.5% |
| Spirit Airlines | 776 | 62% | 32 min | 4.9% |
| Frontier Airlines | 213 | 69% | 27 min | 2.3% |
| JetBlue | 107 | 70% | 24 min | 9.3% |
| Southwest Airlines | 33 | 66% | 19 min | 3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 241 | 83% | |
| 6am to 7am | 120 | 90% | |
| 7am to 8am | 722 | 77% | |
| 8am to 9am | 323 | 77% | |
| 9am to 10am | 79 | 64% | |
| 10am to 11am | 413 | 74% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 138 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 326 | 66% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 146 | 64% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 149 | 66% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 219 | 63% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 130 | 63% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 285 | 58% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 142 | 54% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 199 | 31,831 | |
| September 2025 | 203 | 30,423 | |
| October 2025 | 219 | 37,794 | |
| November 2025 | 281 | 43,504 | |
| December 2025 | 358 | 58,223 | |
| January 2026 | 375 | 52,420 | |
| February 2026 | 348 | 51,553 | |
| March 2026 | 414 | 66,412 | |
| April 2026 | 318 | 44,922 | |
| May 2026 | 228 | 36,145 | |
| June 2026 | 199 | 35,028 | |
| July 2026 | 247 | 41,883 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.