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Cheap flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $106

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 18/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JFK
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$120

One-way from

$106

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$251
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 17/1-22/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 24m total
  • Chicago to New York
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 23m total
  • Chicago to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Fri 12/1208:36ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Sat 13/1213:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$177
Thu 11/1211:44ORD - JFK
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Fri 12/1213:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$188
Mon 8/1208:36ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Tue 9/1210:00JFK - ORD
1 stop6h 12mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$192
Mon 15/1218:30ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 34mDelta
Tue 16/1219:40JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 59mDelta
Deal found 25/11$211
Tue 16/1218:30ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 34mDelta
Tue 6/107:50JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 59mDelta
Deal found 25/11$212
Sun 7/1207:00ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mDelta
Mon 15/1215:50JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 56mDelta
Deal found 24/11$220
Fri 12/1208:36ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Mon 15/1213:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$221
Tue 9/1210:36ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mDelta
Sat 13/1208:01JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Deal found 24/11$229
Wed 10/1216:01ORD - JFK
1 stop7h 58mFrontier
Mon 15/1213:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$232
Mon 8/1207:00ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 17mJetBlue
Tue 16/1220:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 24/11$234
Tue 16/1207:00ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 17mJetBlue
Wed 7/117:25JFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 24/11$235

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ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/1

07:00-10:29

Nonstop2h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

11:20-13:14

Nonstop2h 54m

$211

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/1

07:01-10:30

Nonstop2h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/1

07:50-09:49

Nonstop2h 59m

$212

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

09:40-12:56

Nonstop2h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

17:25-19:36

Nonstop3h 11m

$214

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/1

18:25-21:59

Nonstop2h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/1

07:50-09:49

Nonstop2h 59m

$214

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/1

10:06-13:31

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 24/1

19:00-20:53

Nonstop2h 53m

$214

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/1

07:00-10:29

Nonstop2h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/2

12:00-13:50

Nonstop2h 50m

$214

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

18:25-21:57

Nonstop2h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

18:20-20:17

Nonstop2h 57m

$214

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/1

10:29-13:54

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

11:20-13:14

Nonstop2h 54m

$214

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

10:29-13:54

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

11:20-13:14

Nonstop2h 54m

$214

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/12

18:30-22:04

Nonstop2h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/12

19:40-21:39

Nonstop2h 59m

$220

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $54). Flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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 CHI to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to John F Kennedy 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 27 November 2025.

The most flights from CHI to JFK are scheduled on a Thursday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from Chicago to New York delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Chicago and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to New York flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Departing from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport will take you 2h 29m. The distance between Chicago and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 1188 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are TAP AIR PORTUGAL (95%), Royal Air Maroc (94%) and Etihad Airways (93%).

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to John F Kennedy 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 Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $54). Flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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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