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$140+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Chicago (CHI)

JFK — CHI
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago

Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago

Thu 11/197:35 pm -
Nonstop3h 07m
Thu 11/261:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 10/29$259
Thu 11/1910:55 am -
Nonstop2h 51m
Mon 11/236:00 pm -
Nonstop2h 29m
Deal found 10/29$260
Thu 12/36:30 am -
1 stop7h 29m
Mon 12/72:34 pm -
Nonstop2h 26m
Deal found 10/28$269
Wed 12/169:30 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Mon 1/112:55 pm -
1 stop5h 53m
Deal found 10/29$278
Fri 12/47:36 pm -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sat 12/56:00 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 10/30$279
Tue 12/17:10 am -
1 stop4h 49m
Tue 12/81:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 10/29$288
Fri 11/206:00 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Mon 11/236:00 am -
Nonstop2h 24m
Deal found 10/30$289
Wed 12/27:27 am -
Nonstop3h 15m
Fri 12/44:57 pm -
Nonstop2h 33m
Deal found 10/29$290
Thu 11/197:30 am -
Nonstop2h 57m
Sun 11/226:00 am -
Nonstop2h 24m
Deal found 10/29$293
Tue 12/18:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 07m
Tue 12/86:44 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 11/1$296
Thu 12/37:30 am -
Nonstop3h 00m
Mon 12/71:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 11/2$297
Thu 12/311:29 am -
1 stop5h 47m
Mon 12/75:30 pm -
1 stop5h 36m
Deal found 11/2$317

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$140
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$208

Good round-trip deal

$321 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York John F Kennedy Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago (CHI).

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New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/11

9:30 am-4:42 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/5

7:50 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/27

9:30 am-1:49 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/1

7:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/20

7:35 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/16

9:30 am-1:49 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

12:56 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/16

5:15 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/7

12:56 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/16

7:10 am-1:01 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

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Compare providers for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago (average of $169). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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?

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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

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

The most flights from JFK to CHI are scheduled on a Sunday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago flights typically cost between $138 and $308 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $259 on Delta (Nov 19-Nov 23).

How often are flights from New York to Chicago delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between New York and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 66 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 day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,JetBlue, andAmerican Airlines 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.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

  • 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 55m. 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 ($44), Delta ($74), and JetBlue ($138) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago. These flights start at 82% 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 Frontier ($28), JetBlue ($88), and American Airlines ($89).

  • 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: Air Europa (100%), WestJet (88%), China Airlines( 86%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $448 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $259.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago (average of $169). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 4 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$74Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$139Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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