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

For as low as £144, Delta can have you in Chicago from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 2h 54m. There are 738 mi between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Chicago. Most flights are nonstop.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 £173, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £83. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £144.

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

Consider Atlas Air (100%), Malaysia Airlines (100%) or Gulf Air (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago flights typically cost between £319 and £195 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £130 on JetBlue (4 Jul-8 Jul).

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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 10 May 2026.

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Deal found 6/5£130

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Deal found 6/5£133

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Deal found 8/5£136

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Deal found 7/5£137

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Deal found 9/5£141

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Deal found 8/5£144

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Deal found 9/5£145

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Deal found 6/5£147

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Deal found 7/5£152

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19:35-21:36

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06:00-09:23

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12:59-18:40

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06:00-09:20

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

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 87 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago (average of £21). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of £340). 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?

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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago

The most flights from JFK to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

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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 154 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 14% of flights being delayed.

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JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.

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Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.

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How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?
For as low as £144, Delta can have you in Chicago from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 2h 54m. 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 Atlas Air (100%), Malaysia Airlines (100%) or Gulf Air (83%) 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 £173, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £83. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £144.
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.
How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago?
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago (average of £21). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of £340). 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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