Award flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago
Award space from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Chicago (ORD, MDW) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 7,000 miles + $5.60 on FLL–ORD (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 29,000 points + $5.60 on FLL–ORD (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 15,000 points + $25.60 on FLL–ORD (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 7,000 pts + $5.60
- FLL–ORD · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 29,000 pts + $5.60
- FLL–ORD · Qantas
- Lowest first class
- 15,000 pts + $25.60
- FLL–ORD · Atmos
Economy was lowest on FLL–ORD: 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 7,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on FLL–MDW. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, business class started at 29,000 points + $5.60, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (13,800 points + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago on points: 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on FLL–ORD (seen on 315 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | FLL–ORD | 315 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | FLL–ORD | 326 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 7,700 pts + $5.60 | FLL–ORD | 36 |
| United MileagePlus | 11,200 pts + $5.60 | FLL–ORD | 18 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.46 | FLL–ORD | 232 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 13,000 pts + taxes not reported | FLL–ORD | 33 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | FLL–ORD | 254 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.21 | FLL–ORD | 36 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | FLL–ORD | 34 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $25.53 | FLL–ORD | 14 |
| GOL Smiles | 24,200 pts + taxes not reported | FLL–ORD | 16 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago on points: 29,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on FLL–ORD (seen on 253 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | FLL–ORD | 253 |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $35.65 | FLL–ORD | 11 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 40,000 pts + $112.05 | FLL–ORD | 3 |
| GOL Smiles | 69,200 pts + taxes not reported | FLL–ORD | 15 |
| United MileagePlus | 79,500 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | FLL–ORD | 13 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago on points: 15,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on FLL–ORD (seen on 321 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago at a glance
- From
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
- To
- Chicago (ORD, MDW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,169–1,184 miles (1,881–1,906 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chicago
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Chicago, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 7,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 315 dates | 29,000 pts + $5.60Qantas · 253 dates | 15,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 321 dates |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago Midway (MDW) | 7,700 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 14 dates | — | 26,300 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 14 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago
- Economy: 7,000 miles + $5.60 on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 315 dates.
- Business Class: 29,000 points + $5.60 on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed business-class award space there on 253 dates.
- First Class: 15,000 points + $25.60 on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 321 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | FLL–ORD | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | FLL–ORD | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | FLL–ORD | Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $35.65 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | FLL–ORD | Virgin Australia Velocity | 40,000 pts + $112.05 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | FLL–ORD | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | FLL–ORD | American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | FLL–ORD | Delta SkyMiles | 26,300 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | FLL–ORD | United MileagePlus | 44,300 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 7,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on FLL–ORD, which showed nonstop space there on 315 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 29,000 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on FLL–ORD, which showed nonstop space there on 128 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 15,000 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on FLL–ORD, which showed nonstop space there on 139 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 pts + $25.60 (19 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + $5.60 (9 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + $25.60 (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 29,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago?
In business class, FLL–ORD with 29,000 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). In economy, FLL–ORD with 7,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Chicago had award space?
FLL–ORD (economy, business class and first class) and FLL–MDW (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 315 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:38 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 29,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 01:19 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 253 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 03:35 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 315 dates, first class 315 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 36 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 326 dates, first class 321 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 34 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 36 dates, first class 36 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 14 dates, business class 11 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 16 dates, business class 15 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 254 dates, business class 253 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (7,000 miles + $5.60) to $33.21 with Aeroplan (15,000 points + $33.21); in business class from $5.60 with Qantas (29,000 points + $5.60) to $112.05 with Velocity (40,000 points + $112.05). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 7,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (28 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 29,000 points + taxes not reported with Qantas (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 6 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.