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Cheap flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport from $135

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LGA
12 Aug — 19 Aug1
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

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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 13 July 2026.

Wed 5/810:03
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 9/807:21
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/7$267
Wed 29/710:03
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 1/819:25
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7$269
Fri 9/1019:45
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 17/1020:27
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7$270
Fri 21/820:12
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 32m
Delta
Mon 7/906:00
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 29m
Delta
Deal found 9/7$272
Fri 25/914:00
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 25/921:27
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/7$273
Thu 30/706:00
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 09m
Delta
Wed 5/806:00
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 29m
Delta
Deal found 9/7$275
Mon 24/815:05
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 31/807:16
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/7$276
Thu 23/708:40
ORD
-
LGA
1 stop4h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 12/821:27
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7$282
Thu 30/710:03
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 1/819:25
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7$283
Mon 10/807:00
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 18/814:55
LGA
-
ORD
1 stop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7$285
Fri 7/814:00
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 9/806:00
LGA
-
ORD
1 stop4h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7$286
Tue 18/817:40
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 27m
Delta
Sat 22/817:55
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 02m
Delta
Deal found 8/7$288

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 13 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$267

One-way from

$135

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$383

Good round-trip deal

$470 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
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  • 5h 01m total
  • Chicago to New York
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  • 29/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 22m total
  • Chicago to New York
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ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

19:45-23:10

Nonstop2h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 7/9

08:05-09:45

Nonstop2h 40m

$272

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

20:12-23:44

Nonstop2h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 7/9

06:00-07:29

Nonstop2h 29m

$272

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/8

20:12-23:44

Nonstop2h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 27/8

16:00-18:03

Nonstop3h 03m

$283

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/8

15:00-18:22

Nonstop2h 22m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/8

07:21-09:00

Nonstop2h 39m

$289

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

07:05-10:19

Nonstop2h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 30/8

17:00-19:12

Nonstop3h 12m

$289

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/1

06:00-09:14

Nonstop2h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/1

14:30-16:12

Nonstop2h 42m

$298

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/8

06:00-09:09

Nonstop2h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 29/8

17:55-19:57

Nonstop3h 02m

$298

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/10

14:30-17:45

Nonstop2h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 29/10

11:30-13:12

Nonstop2h 42m

$298

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/8

06:00-09:09

Nonstop2h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/9

20:30-22:24

Nonstop2h 54m

$298

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

07:00-10:17

Nonstop2h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 30/9

06:00-09:38

1 stop4h 38m

$312

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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

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 $288). Flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $482). 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 13 July 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 13 July 2026.

The most flights from CHI to LGA are scheduled on a Friday (80 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (61 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 24% of weekly flights between Chicago and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 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 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, United Airlines 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

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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 25m. 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 (100%), Endeavor Airlines (100%) and Delta (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $142. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York LaGuardia) can be booked for $196 on average, our data indicates $306 when flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport.

  • 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 $288). Flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $482). 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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