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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago from £42

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CHI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£105

One-way from

£42

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£150

Good one-way deal

£75 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 1/4-8/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • New York to Chicago
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 14m total
  • New York to Chicago
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago (CHI).

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 1/411:00JFK - ORD
1 stop26h 18mFrontier
Tue 8/409:22ORD - JFK
1 stop25h 37mFrontier
Deal found 20/2£105
Thu 1/510:35JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 42mJetBlue
Thu 8/513:12ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£116
Wed 5/319:29JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Thu 6/307:05ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 22mDelta
Deal found 20/2£123
Sat 19/411:21JFK - ORD
1 stop10h 33mSun Country Air
Sun 27/408:15ORD - JFK
1 stop25h 08mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/2£210
Fri 14/309:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 16/316:40ORD - JFK
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£231
Tue 1/409:30JFK - ORD
2 stops22h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/408:00ORD - JFK
2 stops21h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£264

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/4

11:00-12:18

1 stop26h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

09:22-11:59

1 stop25h 37m

£105

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/5

10:35-12:17

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/5

13:12-16:30

Nonstop2h 18m

£116

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/3

19:29-21:24

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/3

07:05-10:27

Nonstop2h 22m

£123

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 19/4

11:21-20:54

1 stop10h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/4

08:15-10:23

1 stop25h 08m

£210

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/3

09:00-10:51

Nonstop2h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/3

16:40-22:30

1 stop4h 50m

£231

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/4

09:30-06:42

2 stops22h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

08:00-06:59

2 stops21h 59m

£264

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/3

11:16-20:30

1 stop10h 14m

£42

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/5

15:48-17:55

Nonstop3h 07m

£59

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/3

08:59-10:43

Nonstop2h 44m

£63

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/3

07:45-11:27

1 stop4h 42m

£101

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from JFK to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and JetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £105 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Delta, starting at £116 and £123 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago are Frontier (£42), Delta (£59), and JetBlue (£63).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

    Consider Royal Air Maroc (100%), Royal Jordanian (100%) or Air Europa (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago? While on average our users pay £87, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £58. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £124.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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