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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago from £45

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CHI
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago are usually found in January or December, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 3 February 2026.

Mon 9/216:29
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Mon 16/206:40
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2£68
Wed 25/215:52
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 51m
Delta
Tue 3/307:00
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 27m
Delta
Deal found 1/2£88
Sat 7/313:11
JFK
-
ORD
1 stop11h 27m
Frontier
Thu 12/312:05
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 1/2£93
Sat 21/215:52
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 51m
Delta
Tue 24/207:00
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 27m
Delta
Deal found 1/2£98
Sat 23/510:35
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 46m
Delta
Sat 23/518:15
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 28m
Delta
Deal found 1/2£100
Mon 23/319:50
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 59m
Delta
Sun 5/407:00
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/2£104
Wed 4/315:52
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 51m
Delta
Wed 11/310:40
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 19m
Delta
Deal found 2/2£105
Tue 24/220:59
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
JetBlue
Wed 25/212:59
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 21m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/2£107
Fri 13/211:03
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Sun 15/206:40
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2£108

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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 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£88

One-way from

£45

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£138

Good one-way deal

£71 or less
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  • 25/2-3/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 18m total
  • New York to Chicago
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  • Delta
  • 24/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 46m total
  • New York to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

15:52-17:43

Nonstop2h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

07:00-10:27

Nonstop2h 27m

£88

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 23/5

10:35-12:21

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

18:15-21:43

Nonstop2h 28m

£100

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/4

10:30-12:31

Nonstop3h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

13:06-16:29

Nonstop2h 23m

£100

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

21:25-23:26

Nonstop3h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

06:04-09:20

Nonstop2h 16m

£107

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

20:59-22:59

Nonstop3h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

06:04-09:20

Nonstop2h 16m

£107

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

08:05-10:00

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

07:00-10:25

Nonstop2h 25m

£107

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

08:10-09:56

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

18:25-21:57

Nonstop2h 32m

£107

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

11:40-13:29

Nonstop2h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

07:00-10:27

Nonstop2h 27m

£107

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/3

08:05-10:00

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

10:40-13:59

Nonstop2h 19m

£107

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/3

10:00-12:04

Nonstop3h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/3

10:00-15:28

1 stop4h 28m

£111

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago

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 30 January 2026.

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago (average of £40). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £92). 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 3 February 2026.

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 evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% 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 3 February 2026.

The most flights from JFK to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

How often are flights from New York to Chicago delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between New York and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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 3 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago, such as JetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,892 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sept 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,892 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,892 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sept 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

    For as low as £88, Delta can have you in Chicago from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 2h 51m. There are 738 mi between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Chicago. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Consider SAUDIA (75%), WestJet (74%) or Endeavor Airlines (71%) 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 £84, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £27. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £56.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago (average of £40). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £92). 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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