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Cheap flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport from $173

CHI — LGA
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New York LaGuardia are usually found in January or November, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to LaGuardia

Sat 26/906:20 -
1 stop8h 40m
Tue 29/906:15 -
1 stop6h 36m
Deal found 27/8$311
Sat 17/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 18m
Sat 17/1012:25 -
Nonstop2h 48m
Deal found 24/8$337
Wed 7/1010:05 -
Nonstop2h 21m
Tue 13/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 36m
Deal found 24/8$344
Thu 17/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sun 20/907:20 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 24/8$346
Fri 18/920:15 -
Nonstop2h 24m
Tue 22/914:50 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 24/8$348
Fri 25/915:00 -
1 stop7h 09m
Sat 26/906:00 -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 24/8$353
Tue 15/915:00 -
1 stop7h 09m
Fri 18/916:00 -
1 stop8h 08m
Deal found 22/8$354
Sat 19/916:00 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Tue 22/910:20 -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 24/8$358
Wed 2/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 13m
Tue 8/907:20 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 23/8$364
Fri 9/1019:45 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Sat 10/1020:27 -
Nonstop2h 44m
Deal found 24/8$365
Tue 22/907:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Wed 23/916:15 -
Nonstop2h 49m
Deal found 27/8$369

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Round-trip from

$311

One-way from

$173

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$419
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 26/9-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 16m total
  • Chicago to New York
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  • Delta
  • 26/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Chicago to New York
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ChicagoNew York

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/12

13:00-16:13

Nonstop2h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 31/12

10:05-11:53

Nonstop2h 48m

$344

ChicagoNew York

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/10

10:05-13:26

Nonstop2h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 21/10

17:30-19:20

Nonstop2h 50m

$344
Fastest return journey

ChicagoNew York

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/12

16:00-19:13

Nonstop2h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 14/12

09:00-10:29

Nonstop2h 29m

$344

ChicagoNew York

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

17:55-21:16

Nonstop2h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 13/10

14:40-16:26

Nonstop2h 46m

$344

ChicagoNew York

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/10

07:00-10:15

Nonstop2h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/10

17:30-19:15

Nonstop2h 45m

$344

ChicagoNew York

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

07:00-10:15

Nonstop2h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 25/9

20:45-22:18

Nonstop2h 33m

$344

ChicagoNew York

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

16:00-19:25

Nonstop2h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 12/9

08:05-09:45

Nonstop2h 40m

$371

ChicagoNew York

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/10

10:05-13:26

Nonstop2h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 17/10

17:30-19:20

Nonstop2h 50m

$372

ChicagoNew York

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/10

10:05-13:26

Nonstop2h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 24/10

17:30-19:20

Nonstop2h 50m

$372

ChicagoNew York

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

07:00-10:15

Nonstop2h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 23/9

20:45-22:18

Nonstop2h 33m

$392

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $302). Flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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 LGA?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 70% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport

The most flights from CHI to LGA are scheduled on a Monday (84 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport flights typically cost between $294 and $481 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $311 on Frontier (26 Sept–29 Sept).

How often are flights from Chicago to New York delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Chicago and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Wednesday 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, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport, you should look to book at least 65 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 Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Departing from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport will take you 2h 13m. There are 1176 km between Chicago and New York LaGuardia Airport. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport are Endeavor Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (78%) and Delta (71%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to LaGuardia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to LaGuardia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to LaGuardia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to LaGuardia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $302). Flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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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