Illinois

$63+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Illinois

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NYC — ORD
Jun 20 — Jun 271
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Cheapest flights from New York to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 21, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Tue 6/307:30 am
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 55m
Delta
Tue 6/306:00 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Thu 7/96:00 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 32m
Delta
Wed 7/227:05 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:00 am
LGA
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 20m
Southwest
Sat 6/205:00 am
MDW
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18$177
This flygcity.se deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 flygcity.se is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:05 am
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 43m
JetBlue
Mon 7/135:27 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 33m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/17$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Thu 7/96:00 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 32m
Delta
Mon 7/138:10 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 34m
Delta
Deal found 5/19$178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 7/81:59 pm
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 54m
American Airlines
Tue 7/144:30 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/281:00 pm
JFK
-
ORD
1 stop7h 41m
Frontier
Tue 6/161:29 pm
ORD
-
JFK
1 stop21h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$181
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 7/37:30 pm
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
JetBlue
Wed 7/86:30 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/20$182
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Fri 7/36:50 pm
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 55m
Delta
Tue 7/76:00 am
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 09m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/39:30 pm
LGA
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Tue 7/77:45 pm
MDW
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18$182
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/297:00 am
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 45m
JetBlue
Fri 7/35:22 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 38m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/17$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/166:59 am
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 6/205:37 pm
ORD
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EWR
Nonstop2h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$183

Find flight deals from New York to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated May 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Delta)

One-way from

$63
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$145 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From New York (NYC) to Illinois
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Illinois.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Illinois 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 May 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Illinois that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/18

7:35 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

6:00 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$177

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/13

8:10 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$177

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/28

5:35 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$177

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/11

5:30 pm-7:22 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-9:09 am

Nonstop2h 09m

$177

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/3

9:00 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-9:09 am

Nonstop2h 09m

$182

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/2

7:30 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

6:00 am-9:17 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$187

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/16

7:00 am-8:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/16

3:53 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$187

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

7:35 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

6:00 am-9:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$187

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/8

9:25 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

1:00 pm-4:22 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$197

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/22

8:00 am-9:37 am

Nonstop2h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/24

8:00 pm-11:22 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$197

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Illinois

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Illinois?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $200). Flying from New York to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 NYC to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 May 21, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Illinois in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 May 21, 2026.

The most flights from NYC to USIL are scheduled on a Wednesday (182 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Illinois?

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Illinois?

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Illinois. 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 to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Illinois. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Illinois flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 May 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from New York to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from New York to Illinois?

    For as low as $187, Delta can have you in Illinois from New York in 2h 29m. The distance from New York to Illinois is about 731 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $29. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Illinois for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Illinois?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Illinois are Atlas Air (100%), Malaysia Airlines (100%) and China Airlines (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Illinois?

    While on average a flight from New York to Illinois is generally $459, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $88. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $177 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Illinois 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 to Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $200). Flying from New York to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 7 airlines flying from New York to Illinois

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New York to Illinois. 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 May 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$61Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$74Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$89Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$144Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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