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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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — ORD
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 22 June 2026.

Sat 4/707:15
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 11/721:30
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6$288
Mon 17/819:13
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 47m
United Airlines
Thu 20/805:00
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6$289
Mon 10/821:45
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 14/821:35
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6$292
Wed 5/806:00
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop5h 42m
Delta
Tue 11/817:20
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop5h 05m
Delta
Deal found 19/6$295
Mon 21/923:00
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 28m
United Airlines
Thu 24/905:00
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6$299
Tue 7/709:20
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 44m
United Airlines
Thu 9/706:00
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6$302
Wed 5/806:00
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop5h 42m
Delta
Thu 13/817:20
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop5h 05m
Delta
Deal found 17/6$306
Fri 17/720:19
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 47m
United Airlines
Fri 24/721:30
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6$312
Tue 7/715:21
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop6h 12m
Delta
Tue 14/714:07
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop4h 23m
Delta
Deal found 19/6$316
Thu 17/906:00
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Tue 22/914:00
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop4h 30m
Delta
Deal found 17/6$318

Find 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 22 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$288

One-way from

$145

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Average price

$473

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$140 or less
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  • 5h 08m total
  • New York to Chicago
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NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 17/9

06:00-10:37

1 stop5h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/9

09:00-15:59

1 stop5h 59m

$318

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 19/9

16:59-20:22

1 stop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

17:10-23:15

1 stop5h 05m

$318

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 11/7

19:12-21:00

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/7

21:30-00:53

Nonstop2h 23m

$332

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 5/11

09:40-12:37

1 stop3h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

06:00-12:57

1 stop5h 57m

$363

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 4/11

13:29-18:32

1 stop6h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

06:00-12:57

1 stop5h 57m

$363

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 8/9

08:00-09:44

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/9

05:00-08:14

Nonstop2h 14m

$380

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 18/8

07:30-09:12

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

08:40-11:58

Nonstop2h 18m

$380

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 4/7

19:12-21:00

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

06:00-09:12

Nonstop2h 12m

$402

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 18/8

20:29-22:15

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/8

05:00-08:14

Nonstop2h 14m

$415
Fastest return journey

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 9/9

13:08-14:47

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

06:00-09:13

Nonstop2h 13m

$416

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Best time to book a flight from New York to O'Hare Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $244). Flying from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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 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 22 June 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 83% 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 22 June 2026.

The most flights from NYC to ORD are scheduled on a Sunday (191 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (123 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

How often are flights from New York to Chicago delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between New York and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 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 in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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

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 61 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.

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  • How long is the flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 2h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 49m. New York and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 1152 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Consider WestJet (89%), Malaysia Airlines (89%) or American Airlines (85%) 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 $116. While the most popular route (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $382 on average, our data indicates $140 when flying from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to O'Hare Intl 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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $244). Flying from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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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