Cheap flights from Chicago to Miami (ORD–MIA)

ORDChicago O'Hare International Airport
United States

MIAMiami International Airport
United States

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines fly Chicago to Miami (ORD–MIA) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,930 km (1,200 mi).

From: ORD; Chicago
To: MIA; Miami
Nonstop: Yes · 3 airlines
Airlines: AA · F9 · UA
Cheapest fare found: $83 one-way
Distance: 1,930 km (1,200 mi)
Time difference: Miami 1 hour ahead
Most flights: American Airlines
Time in the air: 2h 33m · 2h 43m back
On time (Touchdown Index): 72.2%
Flights a week: AA ~47 · UA ~14
Aircraft seen: Airbus A321 · Boeing 737-800 · Boeing 737 Max 8

Network data imported from airport and airline sources:1 October 2026· How we verify

Chicago to Miami fares by month

Cheapest one-way fare found: $83 for November 2026 on Frontier Airlines (1 stop).

Oct ’26$138
Nov ’26$83
Dec ’26$178
Jan ’27$103

Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found 11 October 2026. Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.

When to fly ORD–MIA

For Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Miami (MIA), November 2026 had the lowest fare found ($83). Days in Miami average 18–28 °C in January, February, March, April, November and December. Set your watch 1 hour forward on landing at MIA.

Chicago to Miami: frequently asked questions

Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.

How much is a flight from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Miami (MIA)?

From $83 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on Frontier Airlines with 1 stop (found 11 October 2026).

How long is the ORD–MIA flight?

2h 33m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 240 tracked flights; MIA–ORD took 2h 43m.

Which airlines fly ORD–MIA direct?

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly ORD–MIA?

November 2026, at $83; the dearest month found was $178.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Miami?

Miami is 1 hour ahead of Chicago: a ORD departure at noon is 13:00 local time in MIA.

Is ORD–MIA usually on time?

72.2% of 454 ORD–MIA flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 9% were over an hour late.

How many ORD–MIA flights a week?

American Airlines 47 and United Airlines 14 each way.

What aircraft fly ORD–MIA?

Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 Max 8.

Miami to Chicago: the return flight (MIA–ORD)

All 3 airlines also fly MIA–ORD nonstop.

The return takes 2h 43m in the air (median of 253 tracked flights), 10 minutes longer than ORD–MIA.

Airlines flying ORD–MIA nonstop

Airline	Usually takes off (ORD time)	Type	Alliance
American Airlines AA	05:16–19:37	full-service	oneworld
Frontier Airlines F9	—	low-cost	—
United Airlines UA	07:50–14:10	full-service	Star Alliance

One-stop alternatives to flying ORD–MIA nonstop

One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.

Via Atlanta (ATL) with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines: 1,940 km (1,200 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
Via Indianapolis (IND) with American Airlines: 1,930 km (1,200 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
Via Jacksonville (JAX) with American Airlines: 1,930 km (1,200 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
Via Orlando (MCO) with American Airlines: 1,930 km (1,200 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
Via Nashville (BNA) with American Airlines: 1,960 km (1,220 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.

ORD–MIA route map

Great-circle distance 1,930 km (1,200 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

O'Hare (ORD), Chicago. In our data, 48 airlines fly nonstop from ORD to 181 destinations.

View ORD airport guide →

Arrival

Miami International Airport

2 ways into Miami, fastest from 15 min:

Metrorail Orange Line 30–40 min · $2.25
Taxi (meter) 15–30 min

Full MIA transport guide →

Weather in Miami by month

Other nonstop airport pairs, Chicago to Miami

Chicago and Miami are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:

Onward from Miami

Places you can't fly to nonstop from ORD, but can from MIA — for a stopover or a second leg.

Related routes

Sources

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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.

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