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$70+ Cheap flights from New York State 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — ORD
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mié. 10/15
mié. 10/22
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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$132
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$213

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 or less
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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 septiembre 15, 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.
mar. 10/711:59 amLGA - ORD
1 stop7h 39mSpirit Airlines
mié. 10/1511:13 amORD - LGA
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
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.
mié. 10/19:00 amJFK - ORD
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
mié. 10/86:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$128
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/89:59 amLGA - ORD
1 stop8h 54mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/96:00 amORD - LGA
1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines
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.
mié. 10/1511:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
vie. 10/1712:28 pmORD - JFK
1 stop11h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$129
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.
vie. 9/2612:56 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop7h 48mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/212:05 pmORD - LGA
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$129
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/811:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
jue. 10/99:24 amORD - JFK
1 stop24h 00mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$130
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/2612:56 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop7h 48mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/2910:27 amORD - LGA
1 stop11h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$130
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mié. 10/13:13 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
jue. 10/910:27 amORD - LGA
1 stop11h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$131
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/1211:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
mié. 12/176:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$132
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
lun. 10/203:29 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
mié. 10/2211:13 amORD - LGA
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$132
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
sáb. 12/138:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mJetBlue
mar. 12/167:00 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 9/12$133
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/112:59 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/25:11 amORD - LGA
1 stop5h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$133

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 septiembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 10/21

10:30 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 10/29

6:45 am-9:59 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$134

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

mar. 10/14

9:00 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago Midway

mar. 10/21

6:10 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 2/19

7:40 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/21

7:00 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$139

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 1/8

4:41 pm-6:34 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/12

9:00 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$139

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

mié. 10/1

10:59 am-10:48 pm

1 stop12h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 10/5

6:58 pm-9:00 am

1 stop13h 02m

$142

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

lun. 10/20

9:35 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago Midway

mié. 10/22

6:10 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$142

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 11/14

10:00 am-6:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 11/15

1:37 pm-12:33 am

1 stop9h 56m

$147

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 10/30

9:00 am-6:39 pm

1 stop10h 39m

Chicago Midway

jue. 11/6

1:37 pm-12:33 am

1 stop9h 56m

$147

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 11/13

10:00 am-6:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Chicago Midway

dom. 11/16

1:37 pm-12:33 am

1 stop9h 56m

$147

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

jue. 11/13

9:55 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

dom. 11/16

6:10 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$147

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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 State to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from State of New York 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 NY 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

When flying from State of New York 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 State of 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

The most flights from USNY to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 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 septiembre 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from New York State to Illinois. 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
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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

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  • How long is the flight from State of New York to Illinois?

    Departing from State of New York to Illinois will take you 2h 35m. The distance from State of New York to Illinois is about 722 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 to fly from State of New York to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from State of New York to Illinois are JetBlue ($70), United Airlines ($70), and Southwest ($70).

  • 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 State of New York to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from State of New York 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 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 septiembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$84Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$96Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$101Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$154Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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