ORD - NYC

$72 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to New York

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to New York departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$126
Overall average: $275
Spirit Airlines
Thu 15/1Mon 19/1
ORD - LGA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$72
Typical prices: $165-$371
Spirit Airlines
Wed 18/3
ORD - LGA • Direct
Our travellers' advice
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Spirit's bus to NYC subway from LaGuardia is free.
Expect delays on Iberia flights to JFK.
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ORD-LGA
Cheapest • 46% average savings
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 28% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to New York (ORD-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from O'Hare Intl to New York

Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Spirit Airlines Logo
17:53 - 20:59
ORD
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LGA
2h 06mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
07:30 - 09:12
LGA
-
ORD
2h 42mdirect
$126Spirit Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
Spirit Airlines Logo
17:53 - 20:59
ORD
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LGA
2h 06mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
07:30 - 09:12
LGA
-
ORD
2h 42mdirect
$131Spirit Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Frontier Logo
12:05 - 15:29
ORD
-
JFK
2h 24mdirect
Frontier Logo
13:00 - 22:46
JFK
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ORD
10h 46m1 stop
$158Frontier
Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Frontier Logo
12:05 - 15:29
ORD
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JFK
2h 24mdirect
Frontier Logo
11:23 - 21:42
JFK
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ORD
11h 19m2 stops
$201Frontier
Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 13:29
ORD
-
LGA
2h 29mdirect
United Airlines Logo
15:20 - 17:08
LGA
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ORD
2h 48mdirect
$201United Airlines
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
JetBlue Logo
09:40 - 12:56
ORD
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JFK
2h 16mdirect
JetBlue Logo
17:25 - 19:36
JFK
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ORD
3h 11mdirect
$203JetBlue
Thu, 25 Dec - Thu, 1 Jan
United Airlines Logo
07:10 - 10:26
ORD
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EWR
2h 16mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:53
EWR
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ORD
2h 53mdirect
$209United Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Delta Logo
06:00 - 09:26
ORD
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LGA
2h 26mdirect
Delta Logo
07:30 - 09:25
LGA
-
ORD
2h 55mdirect
$209Delta
Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Delta Logo
07:01 - 10:30
ORD
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JFK
2h 29mdirect
Delta Logo
07:50 - 09:49
JFK
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ORD
2h 59mdirect
$209Delta
Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
JetBlue Logo
07:45 - 14:58
ORD
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JFK
6h 13m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
17:25 - 19:36
JFK
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ORD
3h 11mdirect
$213JetBlue
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York costs $116 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 46% cheaper than other Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-New York routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York is January, where tickets cost $222 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $363 and $362 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from O'Hare Intl to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from O'Hare Intl to New York 
mauriceFlew with Iberia
ORD
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JFK
Sept 2024
You should arrive early, take a lighht snack and be prepared for delays.
AlexanderFlew with Spirit Airlines
ORD
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LGA
May 2024
Know your connection options — specially when LaGuardia Airport (LGA) only has buses going to/from the airport to the rest of the city. Luckily, the one to the subway station (Q70) is free-of-charge to ride on!

FAQs for booking Chicago to New York flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York was $72 for a one-way ticket and $126 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to New York?

    Chicago and New York are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Chicago from Chicago O'Hare Intl and will be arriving at Newark.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to New York?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to New York?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to New York flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to New York?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to New York on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to New York?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to New York.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to New York

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

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Direct returns

New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from O'Hare Intl to New York

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