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Cheap flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $186

NYC — ORD
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
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 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from New York to O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/1219:36 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Mon 7/1213:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 3/11$424
Tue 1/1208:00 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Thu 3/1219:54 -
Nonstop2h 19m
Deal found 4/11$424
Thu 3/1208:47 -
Nonstop2h 48m
Mon 7/1218:10 -
Nonstop2h 21m
Deal found 3/11$424
Fri 18/1221:30 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Tue 22/1217:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 2/11$427
Fri 11/1209:30 -
1 stop8h 12m
Tue 5/114:55 -
1 stop5h 53m
Deal found 3/11$429
Tue 10/1106:00 -
1 stop12h 07m
Wed 11/1109:51 -
1 stop13h 12m
Deal found 31/10$430
Fri 25/1220:30 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Tue 29/1205:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 3/11$432
Mon 7/1219:05 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Wed 9/1218:10 -
Nonstop2h 21m
Deal found 2/11$432
Wed 25/1121:30 -
Nonstop2h 51m
Tue 1/1215:00 -
Nonstop2h 19m
Deal found 4/11$434
Tue 1/1219:36 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sat 5/1217:33 -
1 stop5h 33m
Deal found 3/11$439
Wed 25/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 48m
Tue 1/1205:55 -
Nonstop2h 07m
Deal found 3/11$439
Wed 16/1206:00 -
1 stop4h 37m
Thu 17/1213:00 -
Nonstop2h 13m
Deal found 2/11$439

Find flight deals from New York to O'Hare Intl

Round-trip from

$424

One-way from

$186

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$436

Good one-way deal

$274 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 3/12-7/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 23m total
  • New York to Chicago
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 4/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 58m total
  • New York to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/2

10:50-12:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/12

09:30-16:42

1 stop8h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 25/1

16:50-18:38

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/1

07:56-10:00

Nonstop3h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

09:30-16:42

1 stop8h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 16/12

19:45-21:33

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/12

19:36-21:36

Nonstop3h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 5/12

19:45-21:33

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/2

10:31-12:28

Nonstop2h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

New YorkChicago

LGA New York LaGuardia - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 14/12

06:00-07:46

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

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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 $294). Flying from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $550). 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?

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

The most flights from NYC to ORD are scheduled on a Wednesday (188 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (94 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $302 and $577 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $424 on Delta (3 Dec–7 Dec).

How often are flights from New York to Chicago delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between New York and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 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?

Tuesday 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 13% 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 62 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like JetBlue, Delta, and United Airlines fly from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 2h 46m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 13m. 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 Air Europa (100%), WestJet (88%) or China Airlines (86%) 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 $274. While the most popular route (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $566 on average, our data indicates $274 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 $294). Flying from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $550). 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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