Cheap flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport

CHI — LGA
14 May — 21 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New York LaGuardia are usually found in January or September, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Find flight deals from Chicago to LaGuardia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to LaGuardia (LGA). 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 14 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$169

One-way from

$92

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$397
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 19/5-28/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 53m total
  • Chicago to New York
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 12/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 11m total
  • Chicago to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to LaGuardia

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to LaGuardia. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

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 70 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $96). Flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to LaGuardia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 April 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 71% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Departing from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport will take you 2h 14m. 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 Air France (72%), Qatar Airways (71%) and Republic Airways (70%).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $96). Flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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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