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Cheap flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $120

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JFK
9 Feb — 16 Feb1
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 4 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$229

One-way from

$120

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$302
JetBlue
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  • 3/5-3/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 09m total
  • Chicago to New York
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  • JetBlue
  • 14/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 21m total
  • Chicago to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2025.

Sat 3/513:12ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 18mJetBlue
Sat 3/520:29JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 51mJetBlue
Deal found 4/2$229
Wed 5/310:05ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 25mDelta
Wed 5/319:29JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/2$255
Mon 10/216:30ORD - JFK
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 13/209:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$521
Thu 3/720:10ORD - JFK
1 stop13h 21mSun Country Air
Sun 6/711:29JFK - ORD
1 stop8h 42mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/2$560

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ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

13:12-16:30

Nonstop2h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/5

20:29-22:20

Nonstop2h 51m

$229

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/3

10:05-13:30

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/3

19:29-21:24

Nonstop2h 55m

$255

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/3

06:06-14:03

1 stop6h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/3

09:10-14:11

1 stop6h 01m

$533

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/7

20:10-10:31

1 stop13h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/7

11:29-19:11

1 stop8h 42m

$560

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/4

13:22-16:43

Nonstop2h 21m

$120

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/3

10:35-13:59

Nonstop2h 24m

$145

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/7

20:10-10:31

1 stop13h 21m

$273

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/4

07:40-07:56

2 stops23h 16m

$387

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/3

07:26-22:38

2 stops14h 12m

$416

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/3

09:45-15:00

1 stop4h 15m

$479

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,203). Flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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 JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 February 2025.

When flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 4 February 2025.

The most flights from CHI to JFK are scheduled on a Monday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 4 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and JetBlue from Chicago to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,415 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,138 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,892 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at $229. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $255 and $533, respectively. JetBlue is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $120 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $145 and Sun Country Air from $273 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Endeavor Airlines (85%), Air France (82%) and SkyWest Airlines (81%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,203). Flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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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