Cheap flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport from $87

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LGA
14 Feb — 21 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New York LaGuardia are usually found in January or February, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$130

One-way from

$87

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$296

Good one-way deal

$254 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 27/1-30/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 48m total
  • Chicago to New York
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 25m total
  • Chicago to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to New York LaGuardia.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to LaGuardia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to LaGuardia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 January 2026.

Tue 27/117:53
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 30/107:30
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 13/1$130
Tue 10/205:15
ORD
-
LGA
1 stop13h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 11/207:30
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 14/1$135
Thu 29/117:53
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 31/106:30
LGA
-
ORD
1 stop14h 11m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 13/1$138
Fri 30/117:53
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 31/107:30
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 14/1$139
Sat 29/809:04
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 1/912:59
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 13/1$147
Thu 5/217:53
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 8/207:30
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 14/1$148
Fri 6/220:43
ORD
-
LGA
1 stop12h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 9/207:30
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 15/1$150
Mon 23/320:41
ORD
-
LGA
1 stop12h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 25/307:30
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 14/1$168

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Chicago

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LaGuardia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/1

17:53-20:59

Nonstop2h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 31/1

07:30-09:12

Nonstop2h 42m

$130

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/1

17:53-20:59

Nonstop2h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 31/1

07:30-09:12

Nonstop2h 42m

$139

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

17:58-20:59

Nonstop2h 01m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 22/2

07:40-09:22

Nonstop2h 42m

$148

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

14:00-17:13

Nonstop2h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/2

18:15-20:00

Nonstop2h 45m

$200

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/2

06:00-09:12

Nonstop2h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 27/2

17:15-19:00

Nonstop2h 45m

$205

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/3

17:50-21:02

Nonstop2h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/3

15:20-17:05

Nonstop2h 45m

$205

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

06:00-09:15

Nonstop2h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 19/3

06:15-08:03

Nonstop2h 48m

$235

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

06:00-09:15

Nonstop2h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/4

20:25-22:12

Nonstop2h 47m

$235

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

08:50-14:18

1 stop4h 28m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 24/3

18:29-20:14

Nonstop2h 45m

$235

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

08:55-12:12

Nonstop2h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/3

19:29-23:44

1 stop5h 15m

$235

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to LaGuardia

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

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 9 January 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 83 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 $102). Flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $205). 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 15 January 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.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to LaGuardia. 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 January 2026.

The most flights from CHI to LGA are scheduled on a Monday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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

How often are flights from Chicago to New York delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Chicago and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 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?

Saturday 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, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

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 06m. 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 ANA (65%), United Airlines (59%) and American Airlines (57%).

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  • 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 $102). Flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $205). 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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