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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 08:20
• Latest: departs at 20:29 and lands at 23:49.

The flight takes about 3h 20m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami.

A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami takes 3h 20m, covering 1,198 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami range from £133 to £297, with an average of £215 over the past 12 months. Anything below £133 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the £215 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £87 return via Philadelphia (PHL), compared with £216 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami flights are:

• United Airlines: 83% on time
• American Airlines: 82% on time
• Frontier: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami flights, with 54% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 23%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £118, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Miami Airport (MIA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Dollar
• Boutique Rent a Car
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Miami (MIA).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 34m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 84% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £181 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £236, a difference of £55.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Miami. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Orlando (MCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 14m, compared to 5h 17m via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and 5h 24m via Tampa (TPA).

Miami is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Miami are Bayside Marketplace, Bayfront Park, and InterContinental Miami. These are among the most viewed places in Miami on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Miami flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.