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Cheap flights from Chicago to New York from £46

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — NYC
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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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 31 October 2025.

Sat 15/1119:34ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/1207:32LGA - ORD
1 stop13h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/10£68
Sat 8/1106:40ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Wed 12/1113:00JFK - ORD
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Deal found 29/10£71
Wed 17/1216:01ORD - JFK
1 stop7h 58mFrontier
Wed 31/1211:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 29/10£74
Sat 22/1119:21ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Mon 24/1107:30LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 29/10£76
Sat 15/1111:35ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1120:56LGA - ORD
1 stop11h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10£80
Sat 15/1108:00ORD - LGA
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Sat 15/1120:56LGA - ORD
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Deal found 31/10£83
Wed 17/1208:00ORD - LGA
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1220:37LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£84
Mon 10/1119:34ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/1112:59LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/10£86
Sat 8/1106:40ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1106:20JFK - ORD
2 stops15h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£99
Sat 15/1110:00ORD - JFK
1 stop5h 54mJetBlue
Sat 15/1119:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 31/10£102
Tue 18/1106:00ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 19mDelta
Tue 18/1117:35LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mDelta
Deal found 31/10£104
Sat 15/1107:15ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/1121:59EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/10£104

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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£68

One-way from

£46

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£153

Good round-trip deal

£543 or less

Good one-way deal

£80 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 15/11-9/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 37m total
  • Chicago to New York
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 56m total
  • Chicago to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to New York 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 31 October 2025.
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ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/11

11:35-14:36

Nonstop2h 01m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 15/11

16:59-18:34

Nonstop2h 35m

£76

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

16:38-19:42

Nonstop2h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 14/12

12:59-20:01

1 stop8h 02m

£105

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/11

18:30-21:46

Nonstop2h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 16/11

06:15-07:57

Nonstop2h 42m

£109

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/11

06:45-09:59

Nonstop2h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/11

10:55-12:48

Nonstop2h 53m

£109

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/1

13:00-16:16

Nonstop2h 16m

Newark

Tue 13/1

09:00-10:53

Nonstop2h 53m

£112

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

15:38-19:00

Nonstop2h 22m

Newark

Thu 4/12

13:00-14:40

Nonstop2h 40m

£112

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

10:30-13:47

Nonstop2h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/11

18:59-20:44

Nonstop2h 45m

£113

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

10:35-13:55

Nonstop2h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/11

19:29-21:27

Nonstop2h 58m

£113

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

13:00-16:11

Nonstop2h 11m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/12

21:15-22:57

Nonstop2h 42m

£113

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/11

20:00-23:16

Nonstop2h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 16/11

06:15-07:57

Nonstop2h 42m

£113

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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 24 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to New York, you should look to book at least 56 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York (average of £38). Flying from Chicago to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £79). 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 31 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to New York in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 31 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines from Chicago to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,116 reviews
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Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MCO - PIT

Did not get anything for free no snacks or drinks
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,116 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,116 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MCO - PIT

Did not get anything for free no snacks or drinks

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

    Departing from Chicago to New York will take you 2h 01m. There are 731 mi between Chicago and New York. All flights are typically direct.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (£76), and American Airlines (£112) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to New York. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £52. Delta flights start at £52 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at £53 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 - Newark, Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl and Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York LaGuardia.

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

    Consider Hawaiian Airlines (100%), Etihad Airways (93%) or Singapore Airlines (89%) 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 £369, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £69. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Newark), is priced around £100.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York (average of £38). Flying from Chicago to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £79). 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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