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Cheap flights from Chicago to New York from £48

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — NYC
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New York are usually found in September or January, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to New York (NYC). 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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£70

One-way from

£48

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£186

Good round-trip deal

£123 or less

Good one-way deal

£74 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 04m total
  • Chicago to New York
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 11/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 24m total
  • Chicago to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£9 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Sun 11/505:51ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sun 18/519:55LGA - ORD
1 stop13h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/3£70
Sat 10/507:47ORD - EWR
1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sat 17/505:55EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/3£90
Tue 6/508:45ORD - JFK
1 stop6h 42mJetBlue
Tue 6/520:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3£94
Thu 17/407:15ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 15mDelta
Sun 20/406:05LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mDelta
Deal found 27/3£111
Thu 17/421:45ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 20/408:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£121
Fri 25/407:00ORD - LGA
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Fri 2/507:25LGA - ORD
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 26/3£130
Tue 22/410:37ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mDelta
Thu 24/408:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Deal found 27/3£131
Fri 30/518:30ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/620:30LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3£138
Tue 6/515:30ORD - EWR
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Tue 20/505:59EWR - ORD
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 26/3£138
Tue 6/507:02ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/514:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3£148
Thu 24/415:17ORD - JFK
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Thu 1/506:00JFK - ORD
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Deal found 27/3£153
Thu 10/410:24ORD - LGA
1 stop5h 32mJetBlue
Tue 15/414:48LGA - ORD
1 stop5h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3£157

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/5

05:51-09:00

Nonstop2h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 18/5

19:55-08:50

1 stop13h 55m

£70

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/5

07:47-15:14

1 stop6h 27m

Newark

Sat 17/5

05:55-07:27

Nonstop2h 32m

£90

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

08:45-16:27

1 stop6h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/5

20:00-21:54

Nonstop2h 54m

£94

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/4

07:15-10:30

Nonstop2h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 20/4

06:05-07:42

Nonstop2h 37m

£111

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/4

21:45-00:58

Nonstop2h 13m

Newark

Sun 20/4

08:00-09:45

Nonstop2h 45m

£121

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 25/4

07:00-16:00

1 stop8h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/5

07:25-16:45

1 stop10h 20m

£130

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/4

10:37-14:00

Nonstop2h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/4

08:00-09:55

Nonstop2h 55m

£131

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/5

18:30-21:54

Nonstop2h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/6

20:30-22:09

Nonstop2h 39m

£138

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

15:30-23:03

1 stop6h 33m

Newark

Tue 20/5

05:59-09:51

1 stop4h 52m

£138

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

07:02-10:27

Nonstop2h 25m

Newark

Tue 6/5

14:00-15:40

Nonstop2h 40m

£148

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to New York

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to New York. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to New York, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York (average of £500). Flying from Chicago to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 CHI to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to New York in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 71% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to New York. 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 28 March 2025.

The most flights from CHI to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (193 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to New York, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,797 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,923 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to New York round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (£70), JetBlue (£94), and Delta (£106) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to New York. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £48. JetBlue flights start at £53 while deals on United Airlines start at £58 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to New York?

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to New York are Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York LaGuardia and Chicago O'Hare Intl - Newark.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to New York?

    Consider China Southern (100%), Air Europa (87%) or Kenya Airways (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to New York.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to New York?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to New York? While on average our users pay £478, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £65. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around £100.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York (average of £500). Flying from Chicago to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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