Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York from $148

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — NYC
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 August 2026.

Tue 13/1009:20
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop11h 08m
Frontier
Sat 17/1022:24
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 31/7$285
Tue 1/915:05
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 1/920:29
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/7$286
Tue 1/910:09
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 21m
American Airlines
Tue 1/917:19
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/7$286
Wed 2/915:05
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 18m
American Airlines
Wed 2/920:29
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/7$287
Wed 2/906:00
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 09m
Delta
Wed 2/920:30
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 54m
Delta
Deal found 28/7$294
Sat 22/815:55
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 26/821:45
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/7$294
Wed 2/906:00
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Delta
Wed 2/914:59
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 02m
Delta
Deal found 28/7$294
Tue 1/908:45
ORD
-
LGA
1 stop4h 24m
United Airlines
Tue 1/920:27
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/7$309
Sat 29/805:00
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 5/920:29
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/8$309
Sat 29/806:00
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Delta
Sat 29/815:00
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 06m
Delta
Deal found 1/8$309
Thu 27/810:30
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 18m
Delta
Tue 1/908:45
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 38m
Delta
Deal found 28/7$310
Thu 20/806:00
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 8/919:14
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/7$310

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to New York (NYC). 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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$285

One-way from

$148

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$360

Good round-trip deal

$259 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 13/10-17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 59m total
  • Chicago to New York
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Chicago to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($89 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 August 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to New York (NYC).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

09:30-12:46

Nonstop2h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 29/8

17:55-19:57

Nonstop3h 02m

$294

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

07:05-10:19

Nonstop2h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/9

20:30-22:24

Nonstop2h 54m

$294

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

06:30-14:09

1 stop6h 39m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 29/8

21:27-22:59

Nonstop2h 32m

$309

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

16:00-19:35

Nonstop2h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 30/8

20:30-22:24

Nonstop2h 54m

$310

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/8

10:07-13:30

Nonstop2h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/8

07:33-09:27

Nonstop2h 54m

$310
Fastest return journey

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

06:00-09:07

Nonstop2h 07m

Newark

Sat 22/8

21:45-23:22

Nonstop2h 37m

$323

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/10

05:00-08:07

Nonstop2h 07m

Newark

Thu 29/10

09:00-10:48

Nonstop2h 48m

$323

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/9

06:00-09:17

Nonstop2h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/9

12:59-19:26

1 stop7h 27m

$324

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/11

20:10-23:29

Nonstop2h 19m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/11

08:10-09:56

Nonstop2h 46m

$326

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

08:36-11:59

Nonstop2h 23m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 18/10

06:59-08:35

Nonstop2h 36m

$326

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York (average of $266). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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 ORD to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 August 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to New York. 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 1 August 2026.

The most flights from ORD to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (197 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (80 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York flights typically cost between $269 and $498 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $285 on Frontier (13 Oct–17 Oct).

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 149 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York?

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York?

    For as low as $294, United Airlines can have you in New York from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in 2h 14m. The distance from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York is about 1176 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York are Kenya Airways (90%), Etihad Airways (90%) and Royal Air Maroc (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York is $122. On average you can expect to pay $122. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Newark), can usually be booked for $289.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to New York?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York (average of $266). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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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