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Cheap flights from Chicago to New York from £51

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — NYC
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New York are usually found in January or September, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday 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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£92

One-way from

£51

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£140

Good round-trip deal

£210 or less

Good one-way deal

£65 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 4/9-6/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 43m total
  • Chicago to New York
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 21/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Chicago to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£7 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to New York (NYC).

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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 3 July 2025.

Thu 4/911:13ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/915:12LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/7£92
Wed 3/906:00ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 10mDelta
Wed 3/918:55LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 52mDelta
Deal found 1/7£100
Wed 3/907:10ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/906:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/7£107
Tue 26/807:00ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mDelta
Sat 30/819:29JFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 18mDelta
Deal found 2/7£107
Wed 20/814:40ORD - EWR
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Wed 27/805:55EWR - ORD
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 2/7£110
Thu 14/806:15ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 12mJetBlue
Wed 3/910:30JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 2/7£111
Fri 15/815:00ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 18/821:30LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/7£122
Sat 13/905:30ORD - EWR
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Sat 20/909:51EWR - ORD
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 1/7£129
Mon 18/813:30ORD - LGA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Sat 23/814:30LGA - ORD
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/7£138

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

11:13-14:18

Nonstop2h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/9

15:12-16:50

Nonstop2h 38m

£92

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

06:00-09:10

Nonstop2h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/9

18:55-20:47

Nonstop2h 52m

£100

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

07:10-10:28

Nonstop2h 18m

Newark

Sat 6/9

06:00-07:38

Nonstop2h 38m

£107

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/8

07:00-10:23

Nonstop2h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/8

19:29-21:47

Nonstop3h 18m

£107

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/8

14:40-00:13

1 stop8h 33m

Newark

Wed 27/8

05:55-13:33

1 stop8h 38m

£110

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/8

06:15-09:27

Nonstop2h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/9

10:30-12:10

Nonstop2h 40m

£111

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/8

15:00-18:20

Nonstop2h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 18/8

21:30-23:09

Nonstop2h 39m

£122

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/9

07:10-12:05

1 stop3h 55m

Newark

Sat 20/9

18:30-21:34

1 stop4h 04m

£129

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 18/8

13:30-21:30

1 stop7h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 23/8

14:30-22:00

1 stop8h 30m

£138

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/7

16:37-00:12

1 stop6h 35m

£51

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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 27 June 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 3 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to New York in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 70% 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 3 July 2025.

The most flights from CHI to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (194 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

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

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 3 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, andUnited 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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 (£92), Delta (£100), and United Airlines (£107) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to New York. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 35% 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 £51. Frontier flights start at £53 while deals on United Airlines start at £54 one-way.

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

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

    Consider Republic Airways (88%), Kenya Airways (83%) or Etihad Airways (81%) 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 £548, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £90. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around £110.

  • 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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    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 £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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