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$69+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Chicago (CHI)

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JFK — CHI
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Chicago (CHI). 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 abril 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$147
(Delta)

One-way from

$69
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$232

Good round-trip deal

$199 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York John F Kennedy Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York John F Kennedy Intl-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago (CHI)
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/1311:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mDelta
mié. 5/2110:31 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/28$147
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/198:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 54mJetBlue
mar. 5/276:15 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$153
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/279:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 09mAmerican Airlines
jue. 5/294:44 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$183
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/76:59 amJFK - MDW
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
mar. 6/105:36 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$198
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/316:59 amJFK - ORD
1 stop18h 05mFrontier
mié. 6/45:03 pmORD - JFK
1 stop16h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/288:05 amJFK - MDW
1 stop8h 15mDelta
lun. 6/26:31 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/28$294

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 5/13

11:00 am-12:48 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/21

10:31 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$147

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 5/19

8:00 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/27

6:15 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$153

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 5/27

9:00 am-11:09 am

Nonstop3h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 5/29

4:44 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$183

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 7/22

6:25 am-10:25 am

1 stop29h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 7/25

5:01 am-12:42 am

1 stop18h 41m

$188

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 6/7

6:59 am-7:25 pm

1 stop13h 26m

Chicago Midway

mar. 6/10

5:36 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 09m

$198

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 5/28

8:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Chicago Midway

lun. 6/2

6:31 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 27m

$294

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 6/16

1:10 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop11h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 6/19

6:17 pm-10:31 am

1 stop15h 14m

$326

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 5/25

8:00 am-9:51 am

Nonstop2h 51m

$69

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 5/19

8:00 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$85

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 7/9

9:00 am-4:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$88

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 JFK to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago. 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 abril 29, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated abril 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from New York to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($147), JetBlue ($153), and American Airlines ($183) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago are Delta ($69), JetBlue ($85), and Frontier ($88).

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

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: GOL (88%), Kenya Airways (85%), Republic Airways( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $335 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $75 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $137.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago?

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$85Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$98Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$120Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$140Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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