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$55+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Illinois

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — ORD
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/1911:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Wed 11/196:05 pmORD - JFK
1 stop17h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 11/1412:59 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/194:57 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$97
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Mon 11/104:59 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/147:34 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$98
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Tue 11/186:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$100
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:20 amLGA - ORD
1 stop6h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/84:38 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$100
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/61:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Sun 12/72:36 pmORD - JFK
1 stop18h 24mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$101
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1911:59 amLGA - ORD
1 stop13h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/227:21 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$101
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/31:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Fri 12/54:20 pmORD - JFK
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$102
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/158:59 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/173:26 pmORD - LGA
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/1$102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 11/811:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Wed 11/126:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$103
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 11/811:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Sat 11/156:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$104
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/134:59 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/171:50 pmORD - LGA
1 stop25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$104

Cheap 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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$228

Good round-trip deal

$82 or less

Good one-way deal

$58 or less
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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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Illinois that are best for you.

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New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/2

8:01 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

6:30 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/18

9:15 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

6:04 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$137

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Sat 12/6

8:35 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/8

7:15 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/19

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

6:33 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/16

8:00 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/17

7:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$137

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/10

7:15 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/15

8:01 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/15

6:30 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/10

10:52 am-12:43 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/18

7:00 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/18

7:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

1:55 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/16

10:52 am-12:43 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

6:30 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$137

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Illinois

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $55). Flying from New York to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $126). 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 November 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Illinois in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 47% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 December 16, 2024.

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

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 November 3, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (181 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

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 November 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,115 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 $137, Delta can have you in Illinois from New York in 2h 25m. The distance from New York to Illinois is about 722 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 $65. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, 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?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Illinois are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl and New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • 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%), Finnair (100%) and Gulf Air (90%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Illinois is generally $607, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $29. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $64 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $55). Flying from New York to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $126). 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$55Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$66Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$87Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$101Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$156Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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