Cheap flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $145

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — ORD
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$145

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$427

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/9-21/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 56m total
  • New York to Chicago
Delta
  • Delta
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 03m total
  • New York to Chicago
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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Cheapest flights from New York to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 July 2025.

Fri 19/921:44EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/906:00ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/7$258
Fri 12/919:22EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 19/920:41ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/7$259
Sun 31/806:00EWR - ORD
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Wed 3/907:15ORD - EWR
1 stop3h 48mDelta
Deal found 29/7$265
Fri 19/910:05EWR - ORD
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 22/918:44ORD - EWR
1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/7$278

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New York

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O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 19/9

21:44-23:25

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

06:00-09:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$258

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 12/9

19:22-21:01

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/9

20:41-23:59

Nonstop2h 18m

$259

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 31/8

06:00-10:03

1 stop5h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

07:15-12:03

1 stop3h 48m

$265

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 19/9

10:05-17:39

1 stop8h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/9

18:44-09:00

1 stop13h 16m

$278

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 31/8

06:00-10:03

1 stop5h 03m

$145

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 28/8

07:00-08:38

Nonstop2h 38m

$156

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 31/10

10:05-17:55

1 stop8h 50m

$160

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 31/10

05:55-15:25

1 stop10h 30m

$162

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 28/11

11:50-09:02

1 stop22h 12m

$247

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 31/7

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 84 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 time of day to fly from NYC to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 July 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 86% on flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to O'Hare Intl. 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 31 July 2025.

The most flights from NYC to ORD are scheduled on a Wednesday (183 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated 31 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($258), American Airlines ($259), and Delta ($265) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. United Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    $145 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $156 and $160, respectively.

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    Consider Cathay Pacific (100%), China Airlines (83%) or LATAM Airlines (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $121. While the most popular route (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $233 on average our data indicates $183 when flying from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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