American Airlines flights from New York to Chicago (NYC - CHI)

NYC — CHI
May 9 — May 161

Cheapflights users flying from New York to Chicago on American Airlines typically fly into Chicago O'Hare Intl and depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Select your dates above for pricing.

American Airlines flights from New York to Chicago in 2024

Find detailed information about American Airlines flights from New York to Chicago. Explore the options provided by American Airlines to plan your journey from New York to Chicago. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price (all airlines)

$285

One-way from

$59

Round-trip from

$137
Highest demand for flights from New York to Chicago; 16% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from New York to Chicago; 3% potential price drop.
Average price for all New York to Chicago flights (one-way and round-trip).
Cheapest one-way American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago
Cheapest round-trip American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago
  • Can I get a flight from New York to Chicago on American Airlines for under $300?

    Cheapflights users have found 50 American Airlines flights for under $300 on the NYC-CHI route. Prices on flights to Chicago from New York can vary based on many factors including dates. To look at price based on your preferred dates, click here.

  • Does American Airlines service alternative airports for NYC-CHI?

    Those looking to travel from New York to Chicago on American Airlines should know that there are other options for airports to fly into when visiting Chicago. When arriving in Chicago, most people land at Chicago O'Hare Intl, but that is not the only available airport that American Airlines flies to. Many people choose to land at Chicago Midway depending on where there are traveling to in the area. If you are looking for a closer or different airport to depart from in New York, American Airlines also flies out of Newark when traveling to Chicago.

  • How do most travelers feel about American Airlines?

    The average rating from 8,728 American Airlines reviews by Cheapflights users is 6.4 (out of a maximum rating of 10). If you are considering flying NYC-CHI with Cheapflights, apply your desired dates to the form above to see our best pricing for your trip to Chicago with American Airlines.

Cheapest American Airlines flights from New York to Chicago

Discover the cheapest flight options specifically offered by American Airlines for travel from New York to Chicago. Compare prices and availability to find the most affordable fares for your desired travel dates. These prices are based on average fares users found. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,795,183 searches. The data was last updated on May 4, 2024.
Wed 6/53:40 pmJFK - ORD
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Tue 8/611:33 amORD - JFK
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Deal found 5/3$157
Tue 6/187:46 pmEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/238:35 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$169
Wed 6/266:00 amLGA - ORD
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Sat 6/296:35 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$170

Direct flights from New York to Chicago on American Airlines

Discover the cheapest flight options specifically offered by American Airlines for travel from New York to Chicago. Compare prices and availability to find the most affordable fares for your desired travel dates. These prices are based on average fares users found. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,795,183 searches. The data was last updated on May 4, 2024.
Tue 8/66:00 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/72:50 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$137
Tue 7/26:00 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/96:38 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$138
Wed 8/146:00 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/186:00 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$145

Last minute deals on Cheapflights

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Tue 5/148:30 pmEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/298:25 amORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$178
Tue 5/143:45 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/295:10 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$197
Sat 5/113:45 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/155:10 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$207

One-way American Airlines flights to Chicago from New York

Search for one-way flight options from New York to Chicago specifically provided by American Airlines. Find affordable one-way fares from American Airlines and compare prices with other airlines. These prices are based on average fares users found. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,795,183 searches. The data was last updated on May 4, 2024.
Wed 5/293:45 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$59
Wed 6/128:15 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$64
Sun 5/266:40 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$64

Average price of American Airlines flights from New York to Chicago

Plan your American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago is currently $62 while a round-trip flight costs $140. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, the most affordable month to book a American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago in February, with an average price of $245. Conversely, traveling with American Airlines from New York to Chicago in June will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $354. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

January

$248

February

$245

March

$280

April

$267

May

$279

June

$354

July

$334

August

$274

September

$258

October

$248

November

$270

December

$248

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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See what others are saying about American Airlines

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American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
Overview

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.6

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1
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