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 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 03m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $173. While the most popular route (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $546 on average, our data indicates $241 when flying from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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

Consider American Airlines (76%), Air Europa (75%) or Malaysia Airlines (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines 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?

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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 $285). Flying from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 Sunday (184 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (99 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 $319 and $551 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $347 on United Airlines (22 Oct–30 Oct).

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 161 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 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 76 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 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 03m. 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 American Airlines (76%), Air Europa (75%) or Malaysia Airlines (75%) 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 $173. While the most popular route (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $546 on average, our data indicates $241 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 $285). Flying from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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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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 Sunday (184 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (99 on average).

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

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New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $319 and $551 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $347 on United Airlines (22 Oct–30 Oct).

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 161 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 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 76 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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New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $319 and $551 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $347 on United Airlines (22 Oct–30 Oct).