Travelling from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago.
You can choose from 12 weekly Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flights. The 05:10 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:45.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MDW to FLL flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring Fort Lauderdale (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Southwest Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that offers MDW to FLL flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 74.94% of the time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MDW and FLL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Orlando International Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight is R 1,145. A round-trip ticket is currently R 2,289. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from MDW to FLL, reserve your trip one month before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
When it comes to Chicago Midway Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MDW:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Fort Lauderdale International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and explore beyond Fort Lauderdale's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
April is the most popular month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Fort Lauderdale in March.
Lock in your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Fort Lauderdale during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MDW to FLL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. About 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a visit to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No journey is complete without seeing Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
