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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:28
• Latest: departs at 18:25 and lands at 20:53.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 2h 28m, covering 1,873 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $193 to $396, with an average of $282 over the past 12 months. Anything below $193 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $282 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $263 return via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared with $281 for direct.

JetBlue is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are:

• JetBlue: 85% on time
• Delta: 80% on time
• American Airlines: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 12%, and Night flights for 0%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $210, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 42m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $269 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $306, a difference of $37.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 08m, compared to 6h 15m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and 9h 55m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Wall Street. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.