Domestic route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Miami
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA). 1,199 miles, 2h 50m nonstop.
ORD to MIA at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,199 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAWNSY5 airlinesAmerican, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 22all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- October 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday21% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadMiami vs Chicago
Chicago to Miami
Round trips from $119
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Oct 13.
Cheapest month: October 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Miami
5 airlines fly nonstop with 22 departures a day combined, plus 4 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, JFK, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO, PHL, ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, MCO · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DTW, MCO, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Atlanta (ATL)DLNKF93 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)B6NKF93 airlines
- Detroit (DTW)DLNK2 airlines
- New York (JFK)DLB62 airlines
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports and Miami has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
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Tips for this route
- American, United, Southwest and Sun Country all fly ORD to MIA nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
Destination guide
Miami: Art Deco beaches and the gateway to Latin America
Miami combines South Beach, Cuban culture in Little Havana and the Wynwood arts district with the country's busiest gateway to Latin America. Fort Lauderdale, 30 miles north, is the low-cost airline hub and often cheaper to fly into.
Best time to visit: December–April is dry and warm, with peak prices around Art Basel (early December) and spring break (March). May and October–November are the sweet spot for value; June–September is hot, humid and hurricane season.
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Search Chicago to MiamiChicago to Miami: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Miami?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Miami (MIA) takes about 2h 50m gate to gate, covering 1,199 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to MIA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Miami (MIA), with 22 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ATL, MCO and DTW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Miami?
Over the next six months, October 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Miami (MIA), starting at $119 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Miami flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Miami?
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and MIA on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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