Cheap flights from Chicago to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights $177
American Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to New York is currently $177
Cheapest one-way flight $89
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to New York is currently $89
Last-minute weekend getaway $256
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to New York is currently $256
Cheapest business class flights $415
American Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to New York is currently $415
Fastest flight 2 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to New York takes 2 hr
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New York is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $70–165
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $145–220

Popular airlines from Chicago to New York

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $145–275
    190 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - EWR, LGA Every day
    888 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - EWR, LGA Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $155–290
    126 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
    826 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $165–380
    82 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - JFK, LGA Every day
    2395 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $165–350
    46 weekly nonstop flights
    MDW - LGA Every day
    722 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - LGA Every day
  • Spirit
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $90–220
    8 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - EWR, LGA Every day
    34 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - EWR, LGA Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $165–445
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - JFK Every day
    24 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - JFK Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to New York

The cheapest flights from Chicago to New York are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $70 to $165.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to New York recently found on Google Flights was with American from $177. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $89.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to New York is $177, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to New York is $177, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to New York is $177, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to New York is $177, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to New York is $177, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to New York starts at $177 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $89 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.
2 hr is the shortest flight time from Chicago to New York.
NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to New York.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to New York really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 190 nonstop flights and 888 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 82 nonstop flights and 2,395 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to New York are:
  • American offers 126 nonstop flights and 826 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • Southwest offers 46 nonstop flights and 722 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • Spirit offers 8 nonstop flights and 34 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • JetBlue offers 7 nonstop flights and 24 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and New York.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to New York recently found on Google Flights was with American from $177. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $89.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to New York is $177, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to New York is $177, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to New York is $177, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to New York is $177, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to New York is $177, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
Frontier, Southwest, United, American, Spirit, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from Chicago to New York.
  • There are 190 United direct flights from Chicago to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 126 American direct flights from Chicago to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 82 Delta direct flights from Chicago to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 46 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 8 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 JetBlue direct flights from Chicago to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and New York at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
Frontier, Southwest, United, American, Spirit, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from Chicago to New York.
  • There are 190 United direct flights from Chicago to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 126 American direct flights from Chicago to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 82 Delta direct flights from Chicago to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 46 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 8 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 JetBlue direct flights from Chicago to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Chicago to New York on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and New York start at $177 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to New York, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and New York start at $415 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and New York start at $177 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26.
To book business class trips from Chicago to New York, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and New York starts at $256 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and New York at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to New York, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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