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$80+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Illinois

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JFK — ORD
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for John F Kennedy Intl to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$150
(Flysmarter)

One-way from

$80
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$267

Good round-trip deal

$186 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Illinois
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Illinois.
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/64:30 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 53mJetBlue
Mon 9/81:35 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 7/29$150
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sun 8/318:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Wed 9/36:20 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/28$152
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/711:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Sat 11/156:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$155
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/1111:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/151:59 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$166
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Wed 9/241:01 pmJFK - MDW
1 stop27h 57mFrontier
Tue 9/302:32 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop20h 27mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$175
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 9/101:50 pmJFK - STL
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/178:17 amSTL - JFK
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$215
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Thu 9/118:15 amJFK - STL
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Sun 9/147:10 amSTL - JFK
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 7/28$217
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Wed 9/175:00 pmJFK - MLI
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/2210:54 amMLI - JFK
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$220
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Tue 8/126:59 amJFK - STL
1 stop17h 48mFrontier
Wed 8/135:40 pmSTL - JFK
1 stop15h 43mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$225
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 9/33:45 pmJFK - MLI
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Wed 9/244:59 pmMLI - JFK
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/27$237
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Wed 8/206:00 amJFK - MDW
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Tue 8/261:08 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/28$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/25:00 pmJFK - PIA
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2310:39 amPIA - JFK
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$263

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois that are best for you.

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Price

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/6

4:30 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

1:35 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$150

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/7

11:00 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

6:40 am-10:03 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$155

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/20

10:30 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

7:00 am-10:22 am

Nonstop2h 22m

$157

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

11:00 am-12:41 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

1:59 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$166

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/24

1:01 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop27h 57m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/30

2:32 pm-11:59 am

1 stop20h 27m

$175

New YorkSt. Louis

JFK - STL

JFKSTL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

1:50 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/17

8:17 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$215

New YorkSt. Louis

JFK - STL

JFKSTL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/14

7:10 am-12:39 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$217

New YorkMoline

JFK - MLI

JFKMLI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/17

5:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 9/22

10:54 am-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$220

New YorkSt. Louis

JFK - STL

JFKSTL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

6:59 am-11:47 pm

1 stop17h 48m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/13

5:40 pm-10:23 am

1 stop15h 43m

$225

New YorkMoline

JFK - MLI

JFKMLI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/3

3:45 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/20

4:59 pm-12:54 am

1 stop6h 55m

$237

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois 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 IL?

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

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Illinois. 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to USIL are scheduled on a Tuesday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $80. Users have also found prices from $82 and $84 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois are Cathay Pacific (100%), China Airlines (83%) and LATAM Airlines (76%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois is $84. On average you can expect to pay $651. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $77.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois 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 Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$83Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$98Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$121Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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