John F Kennedy Intl

$49+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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CHI — JFK
Dec 29 — Jan 51
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in November or January, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$78
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$49
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$163

Good round-trip deal

$121 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-New York John F Kennedy Intl flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 29, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Wed 12/31:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/27$78
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Fri 12/121:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$79
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/138:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Sat 12/131:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$80
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Sat 12/61:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$81
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Sat 12/131:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$82
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/178:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Fri 1/164:24 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 00mFrontier
Deal found 11/27$84
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Mon 12/81:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$86
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Fri 12/121:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/27$90
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Mon 12/151:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/28$107
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Mon 12/151:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/27$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 12/92:49 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop17h 12mFrontier
Tue 12/1610:00 amJFK - MDW
1 stop23h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$140
This Lucky2Go deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 Lucky2Go is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:15 amMDW - JFK
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Wed 1/76:25 amJFK - MDW
1 stop16h 52mFrontier
Deal found 11/27$142

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

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-10:34 am

Nonstop2h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/15

11:40 am-1:29 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$137

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/18

7:00 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/6

7:50 am-9:49 am

Nonstop2h 59m

$138

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

9:40 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/27

5:25 pm-7:36 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

$139

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

10:29 am-1:54 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/15

11:20 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$139

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

2:11 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

3:52 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$139

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

6:25 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/15

7:50 am-9:49 am

Nonstop2h 59m

$139

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

10:29 am-1:54 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/9

7:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$139

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

1:57 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

3:55 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$139

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

9:40 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

11:00 am-5:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$147

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

6:25 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/24

12:00 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$148

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Deals found on 11/27

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Chicago-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to John F Kennedy Intl from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on November 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $35). Flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $121). 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 CHI to JFK?

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

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 50% on flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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.

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

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

The most flights from CHI to JFK are scheduled on a Friday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How often are flights from Chicago to New York delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Chicago and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Chicago to New York flights?

Over the last year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated November 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Delta, JetBlue, and Frontier fly from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in about 2h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 02m. There are 738 mi between Chicago and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. 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 Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $40 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, starting at $42 and $92 round-trip. These flights start at 82% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Consider TAP AIR PORTUGAL (95%), Royal Air Maroc (94%) or Etihad Airways (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is $34. On average you can expect to pay $949. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $68.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $35). Flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $121). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$40Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$42Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$92Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$106Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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