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Cheap flights from Chicago to New York 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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — NYC
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
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 16 December 2025.

Wed 24/1221:10ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/118:27EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£104
Thu 25/1206:45ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 16mJetBlue
Wed 31/1220:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 15/12£104
Wed 31/1219:59ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/106:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£111
Wed 24/1214:37ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1219:29EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12£113
Wed 24/1221:10ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/121:22EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£114
Thu 25/1208:00ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/110:10LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£117
Wed 24/1207:00ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 17mDelta
Mon 5/107:30LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mDelta
Deal found 15/12£122
Thu 25/1207:10ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/119:20EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12£122
Wed 31/1218:21ORD - LGA
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/121:15LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£126
Wed 31/1219:59ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/110:15EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12£127
Mon 22/1216:38ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/106:30LGA - ORD
1 stop12h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/12£132
Wed 31/1218:21ORD - LGA
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/116:25LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12£134

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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 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£63

One-way from

£36

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£173

Good round-trip deal

£125 or less

Good one-way deal

£80 or less
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  • 12/1-19/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 48m total
  • Chicago to New York
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  • 19/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 06m total
  • Chicago to New York
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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 16 December 2025.
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ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

16:38-19:42

Nonstop2h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/1

12:59-23:46

1 stop11h 47m

£73

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

17:59-08:56

1 stop13h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 15/4

12:59-14:41

Nonstop2h 42m

£100

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

09:04-12:04

Nonstop2h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 30/4

20:48-09:12

1 stop13h 24m

£100

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

06:00-09:26

Nonstop2h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/2

07:30-09:25

Nonstop2h 55m

£104

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/12

06:45-10:01

Nonstop2h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

20:00-22:04

Nonstop3h 04m

£104

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/1

07:10-10:41

Nonstop2h 31m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 18/1

16:30-18:28

Nonstop2h 58m

£104

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/1

14:30-18:04

Nonstop2h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/1

15:52-17:45

Nonstop2h 53m

£104

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/1

07:01-10:30

Nonstop2h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/1

07:50-09:49

Nonstop2h 59m

£104

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/1

14:30-18:04

Nonstop2h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

11:20-13:14

Nonstop2h 54m

£104

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

18:25-21:57

Nonstop2h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

19:59-21:57

Nonstop2h 58m

£104

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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 12 December 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York (average of £27). Flying from Chicago to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £78). 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 16 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to New York in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 16 December 2025.

The most flights from CHI to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (185 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to New York?

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 141 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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 16 December 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
8,188 reviews
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Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.1

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Nov 2025

MCO - BWI

Sitting in exit seats without an upgrade should be allowed if nobody sitting in them what’s the big deal?
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,188 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.1

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Nov 2025

MCO - BWI

Sitting in exit seats without an upgrade should be allowed if nobody sitting in them what’s the big deal?

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Chicago to New York will take you 2h 06m. 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 (£75), and American Airlines (£105) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to New York. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 51% 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 £33. JetBlue flights start at £43 while deals on Southwest start at £46 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 LaGuardia and Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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

    Consider Kenya Airways (88%), EL AL (84%) or LATAM Airlines (83%) 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 £444, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £125. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Newark), is priced around £215.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to New York?

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

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

    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 £27). Flying from Chicago to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £78). 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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