Cheap flights from Chicago to Miami

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Cheapest round-trip flights$100
SpiritNonstop4 hrFri, May 15 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami is currently $100
Cheapest one-way flight$40
FrontierNonstop4 hrWed, Apr 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Miami is currently $40
Last-minute weekend getaway$248
FrontierNonstop4 hrFri, Mar 20 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Miami is currently $248
Cheapest business class flights$361
FrontierNonstop4 hrThu, May 14 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami is currently $361
Fastest flight2 hr 55 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Miami takes 2 hr 55 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Miami is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $80 and $270.

Popular airlines from Chicago to Miami

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $175–365
    85 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - FLL, MIAEvery day
    1198 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - FLL, MIAEvery day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $175–370
    45 weekly nonstop flights
    MDW, ORD - FLL, MIAEvery day
    2413 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - FLL, MIAEvery day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $165–385
    72 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - FLL, MIAEvery day
    375 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - FLL, MIAEvery day
  • Spirit
    Nonstop
    from $100
    Typical price: $95–215
    42 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - FLL, MIAEvery day
    43 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - FLL, MIAEvery day
  • Delta
    from $257
    Typical price: $215–500
    1665 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - FLL, MIAEvery day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $149
    Typical price: $130–310
    15 weekly nonstop flights
    MDW, ORD - FLL, MIAEvery day
    107 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - FLL, MIAEvery day

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    ChicagoUnited States26 min16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 24 min75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 58 min165 mi

Popular airports near Miami

  • Miami International Airport (MIA)
    MiamiUnited States23 min6 mi
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
    Fort LauderdaleUnited States35 min21 mi
  • Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
    West Palm BeachUnited States1 hr 9 min63 mi
  • Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
    Fort MyersUnited States2 hr 17 min111 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Miami

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Miami are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $80 to $270.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $100. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $40.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Miami is $217, flying from May 2 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Miami is $217, flying from May 9 to May 10.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Miami is $217, flying from May 9 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Miami is $100, flying from May 8 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Miami is $257, flying from May 9 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Miami is $149, flying from May 29 to May 31.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami starts at $100 from Fri, May 15 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $40 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.
2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Miami.
With its subtropical climate and many beaches, Miami is a year-round destination. Peak season is Jan–Apr. Rains are heaviest during hurricane season (Jun–Nov), but showers, often brief, can occur at any time. Celebrities and the contemporary art world come for Art Basel Miami Beach and its numerous satellite art fairs and events (early Dec), and Food Network chefs are the draws at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (Feb).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Miami.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Miami really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Miami.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 85 nonstop flights and 1,198 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA).

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 45 nonstop flights and 2,413 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA).

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Miami are:
  • United offers 72 nonstop flights and 375 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA).
  • Spirit offers 42 nonstop flights and 43 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA).
  • Delta offers 1,665 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA).
  • Frontier offers 15 nonstop flights and 107 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Miami.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Miami recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $100. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $40.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Miami is $217, flying from May 2 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Miami is $217, flying from May 9 to May 10.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Miami is $217, flying from May 9 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Miami is $100, flying from May 8 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Miami is $257, flying from May 9 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Miami is $149, flying from May 29 to May 31.
Southwest, Frontier, United, Spirit and American fly direct from Chicago to Miami.
  • There are 85 American direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 45 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 72 United direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Miami at price $248 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23.
Southwest, Frontier, United, Spirit and American fly direct from Chicago to Miami.
  • There are 85 American direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 45 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 72 United direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Chicago to Miami on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Miami start at $100 from Fri, May 15 to Mon, May 18 with Spirit.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Miami, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Miami start at $361 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Miami start at $100 from Fri, May 15 to Mon, May 18.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Miami, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Miami starts at $248 from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Miami at price $248 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Miami, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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