Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,169 miles (1,881 km) apart. There are also 48 ways to fly it with one stop, through Orlando, Louisville and Indianapolis and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MDW to FLL
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

MDW to FLL with one stop
48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Orlando (MCO)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines the whole way


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- Via Jacksonville (JAX)Southwest Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Breeze Airways



- Via Knoxville (TYS)Allegiant Air the whole way


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way






- Via Savannah (SAV)Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Allegiant Air and 1 more




- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Tampa (TPA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Charleston (CHS)Southwest Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Breeze Airways



- Via Charlotte (CLT)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more




- Via Birmingham (BHM)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways


MDW to FLL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to FLL?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).
How far is Chicago from Fort Lauderdale by plane?
Chicago (MDW) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) are 1,169 miles (1,881 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MDW to FLL cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MDW to FLL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?
The most direct connections are through Orlando (MCO), Louisville (SDF), Indianapolis (IND), Jacksonville (JAX) and Knoxville (TYS). On 30 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Orlando.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.