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Cheap flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $120

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JFK
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$225

One-way from

$120

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$440

Good one-way deal

$69 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 3/12-9/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 21m total
  • Chicago to New York
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  • Delta
  • 16/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Chicago to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($75 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 August 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
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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 15 August 2025.

Wed 3/1207:30ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 25mDelta
Tue 9/1219:35JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 56mDelta
Deal found 14/8$225
Sat 6/912:22ORD - JFK
1 stop11h 46mFrontier
Sat 20/906:15JFK - ORD
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Deal found 14/8$227
Wed 19/1106:44ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 15mJetBlue
Tue 2/1220:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 13/8$232
Tue 23/913:00ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Wed 24/910:30JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mDelta
Deal found 15/8$238
Sat 6/918:20ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 43mDelta
Wed 10/915:29JFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 08mDelta
Deal found 14/8$239
Sat 27/918:28ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 40mDelta
Sat 4/1015:42JFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 03mDelta
Deal found 13/8$241
Sat 27/913:59ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/1011:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$242
Tue 4/1107:00ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 15mJetBlue
Thu 13/1119:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 14/8$248
Sat 6/908:34ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 26mJetBlue
Mon 15/919:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 14/8$250
Fri 5/907:00ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mDelta
Wed 10/915:29JFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 08mDelta
Deal found 14/8$255
Sat 6/918:20ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 43mDelta
Tue 23/908:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 56mDelta
Deal found 14/8$256
Sat 27/908:34ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 30mJetBlue
Sat 27/916:30JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 14/8$258

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Chicago

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Price

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/12

07:30-10:55

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/12

15:40-17:36

Nonstop2h 56m

$225

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/9

11:45-01:08

1 stop12h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 20/9

06:15-16:45

1 stop11h 30m

$225

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/12

07:30-10:55

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/12

08:10-10:04

Nonstop2h 54m

$225

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

07:30-10:55

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/12

15:40-17:36

Nonstop2h 56m

$225

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

07:30-10:55

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/12

08:10-10:04

Nonstop2h 54m

$225

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/11

06:44-09:59

Nonstop2h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/12

20:00-21:48

Nonstop2h 48m

$232

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/11

06:44-09:59

Nonstop2h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/12

20:00-21:48

Nonstop2h 48m

$232

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

06:44-09:59

Nonstop2h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/11

19:00-20:52

Nonstop2h 52m

$238

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

13:00-16:28

Nonstop2h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 24/9

10:30-12:16

Nonstop2h 46m

$238

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/9

07:00-10:22

Nonstop2h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/10

10:30-12:16

Nonstop2h 46m

$238

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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 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 90 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 $1,203). Flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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 15 August 2025.

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 15 August 2025.

The most flights from CHI to JFK are scheduled on a Wednesday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

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  • 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 Cathay Pacific (100%), Royal Jordanian (79%) and Iberia (79%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $69 for a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $45 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $241.

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

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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 $1,203). Flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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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