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Cheap flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport from £36

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LGA
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New York LaGuardia are usually found in January or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to LaGuardia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to LaGuardia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Wed 24/1218:00ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1221:15LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£110
Wed 24/1214:00ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/115:20LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£111
Wed 24/1218:00ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/121:15LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£128
Wed 17/1207:00ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1220:15LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£134
Wed 24/1217:10ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/108:05LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£137
Wed 24/1217:10ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/107:10LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£140
Wed 24/1217:10ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 26/1207:10LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£140
Fri 12/1215:26ORD - LGA
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sat 13/1209:59LGA - ORD
1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12£146
Wed 24/1207:00ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 17mDelta
Wed 7/108:57LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mDelta
Deal found 10/12£149
Fri 12/1215:26ORD - LGA
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 16/1220:41LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12£149

Find flight deals from Chicago to LaGuardia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to LaGuardia (LGA). 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£63

One-way from

£36

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£189

Good round-trip deal

£132 or less

Good one-way deal

£133 or less
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  • 15/1-19/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 48m total
  • Chicago to New York
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  • 18/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 02m total
  • Chicago to New York
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to LaGuardia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/1

20:43-10:00

1 stop12h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/1

07:30-09:12

Nonstop2h 42m

£73

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/1

12:44-20:00

1 stop6h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 17/1

07:30-09:12

Nonstop2h 42m

£73

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/2

17:58-20:59

Nonstop2h 01m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 17/2

20:45-09:39

1 stop13h 54m

£91

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

13:00-16:13

Nonstop2h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/2

17:15-18:55

Nonstop2h 40m

£100

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/1

19:30-22:55

Nonstop2h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 24/1

17:00-18:58

Nonstop2h 58m

£104

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/1

07:00-10:22

Nonstop2h 22m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 25/1

17:15-18:55

Nonstop2h 40m

£104

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/1

18:30-21:59

Nonstop2h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 19/1

06:15-08:03

Nonstop2h 48m

£104

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/12

14:00-17:13

Nonstop2h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/1

15:20-17:08

Nonstop2h 48m

£111

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/1

13:00-16:13

Nonstop2h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/1

18:15-20:03

Nonstop2h 48m

£111

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

14:30-17:51

Nonstop2h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/2

08:57-10:55

Nonstop2h 58m

£114

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to LaGuardia

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to LaGuardia. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of £51). Flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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 LGA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to LaGuardia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to LaGuardia. 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 12 December 2025.

The most flights from CHI to LGA are scheduled on a Thursday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

How often are flights from Chicago to New York delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Chicago and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 minutes.

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

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

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

Saturday 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 Chicago to New York flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to LaGuardia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Spirit Airlines can get you from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in just under 12h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Chicago and New York LaGuardia Airport is about 731 mi.

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

    Currently priced at £75, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as £105. You may be able to fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport consider choosing American Airlines (64%), Delta (63%) or Alaska Airlines (63%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport is £111. On average you can expect to pay £168. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York LaGuardia), can usually be booked for £156.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to LaGuardia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to LaGuardia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of £51). Flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to LaGuardia

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Spirit AirlinesCheapest£75Average£132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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