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$70+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Chicago (CHI)

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CHI
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$127
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$70
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$237

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Thu 11/66:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$127
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/19:00 amJFK - ORD
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Wed 10/86:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$128
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/1511:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Fri 10/1712:28 pmORD - JFK
1 stop11h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/176:20 amJFK - ORD
1 stop12h 37mFrontier
Mon 10/206:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$130
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/811:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Sun 10/129:54 pmORD - JFK
1 stop30h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$131
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Mon 11/177:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 52mJetBlue
Thu 11/208:20 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 9/14$133
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Fri 10/2411:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Mon 10/275:05 amORD - JFK
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$134
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/711:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Fri 11/1411:24 amORD - JFK
1 stop12h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$135
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Fri 10/3111:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Fri 11/76:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$136
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/2110:30 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 52mJetBlue
Wed 10/221:36 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 9/16$137
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/711:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/81:43 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$138
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Tue 10/286:25 amJFK - MDW
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Wed 11/52:06 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$146

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

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New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/19

7:40 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$139

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/27

1:01 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/29

2:06 pm-12:33 am

1 stop9h 27m

$147

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

7:00 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

1:20 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$147

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/1

9:00 am-6:39 pm

1 stop10h 39m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/3

1:37 pm-12:33 am

1 stop9h 56m

$147

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/12

8:00 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/14

7:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$147

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/3

9:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/6

5:33 pm-1:08 am

1 stop6h 35m

$147

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/1

7:00 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

5:45 am-8:59 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$149

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/4

4:30 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

6:45 am-9:59 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$157

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/30

10:30 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

8:34 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$157

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/23

8:00 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

6:20 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$158

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

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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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 41 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 September 16, 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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 37% 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 Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon 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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

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 September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,914 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,174 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

    Departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago will take you 2h 53m. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Chicago are separated by a distance of 738 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($78), JetBlue ($84), and Spirit Airlines ($96) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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: LATAM Airlines (93%), China Airlines (92%), Republic Airways( 80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $411 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $64 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $81.

  • 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.

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  • 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 5 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago

Discover the top 5 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$78Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$84Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$121Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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