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Cheap flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $138

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JFK
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 17 March 2026.

Tue 28/408:31
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 18m
JetBlue
Tue 5/506:00
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 41m
JetBlue
Deal found 14/3$268
Thu 7/508:31
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 18m
JetBlue
Wed 13/506:00
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 41m
JetBlue
Deal found 13/3$274
Sat 30/510:45
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 15m
JetBlue
Sat 30/521:00
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 57m
JetBlue
Deal found 14/3$276
Fri 24/406:04
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 25m
Delta
Sun 26/408:19
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 09m
Delta
Deal found 16/3$278
Tue 14/408:31
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 19m
JetBlue
Sat 18/406:00
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 41m
JetBlue
Deal found 14/3$279
Sat 2/506:00
ORD
-
JFK
1 stop5h 55m
JetBlue
Mon 4/506:00
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 41m
JetBlue
Deal found 16/3$282
Fri 8/506:00
ORD
-
JFK
1 stop5h 55m
JetBlue
Mon 11/506:00
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 41m
JetBlue
Deal found 13/3$285
Fri 1/508:31
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 18m
JetBlue
Wed 6/506:00
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 41m
JetBlue
Deal found 16/3$292
Sat 25/408:31
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 19m
JetBlue
Sat 2/506:00
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 41m
JetBlue
Deal found 15/3$293
Sat 9/508:31
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 18m
JetBlue
Sat 9/516:45
JFK
-
ORD
1 stop5h 51m
JetBlue
Deal found 14/3$298

Find 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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$268

One-way from

$138

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Average price

$298

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$297 or less
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  • 28/4-5/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 59m total
  • Chicago to New York
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  • 4/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 34m total
  • Chicago to New York
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ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/5

08:31-11:49

Nonstop2h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/5

06:00-07:41

Nonstop2h 41m

$278

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/4

09:41-16:13

1 stop5h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

06:00-07:41

Nonstop2h 41m

$285

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

08:31-11:49

Nonstop2h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

16:45-21:36

1 stop5h 51m

$313

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

10:48-20:11

1 stop8h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/9

12:59-19:25

1 stop7h 26m

$333

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

08:50-17:18

1 stop7h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/6

20:59-22:56

Nonstop2h 57m

$354

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/7

18:10-21:49

Nonstop2h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/7

15:40-17:41

Nonstop3h 01m

$362

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

18:10-21:49

Nonstop2h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/7

12:59-16:36

1 stop4h 37m

$377

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/5

08:31-11:49

Nonstop2h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/5

16:45-21:36

1 stop5h 51m

$382

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

09:50-18:25

1 stop7h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/4

06:00-07:41

Nonstop2h 41m

$389

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/4

07:00-11:51

1 stop3h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/4

16:02-20:40

1 stop5h 38m

$416

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 15 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 $48). Flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 17 March 2026.

When flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 17 March 2026.

The most flights from CHI to JFK are scheduled on a Monday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

How often are flights from Chicago to New York delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Chicago and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 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 Sunday 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, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being 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 18m. 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 Royal Jordanian (75%), Singapore Airlines (71%) and Kenya Airways (67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $400 for a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $162 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $434.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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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  • 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 $48). Flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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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