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$54+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JFK
apr 14 — apr 211
mar 4/14
mar 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in January or November, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl
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 marzo 15, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 3/2412:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
mar 3/244:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$112
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 3/318:06 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
mer 4/811:00 am
JFK
-
ORD
1 stop13h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$118
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
mar 3/2412:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
mer 3/254:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$124
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 3/318:06 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Multiple Airlines
gio 4/236:00 am
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$127
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
mar 3/318:06 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
mar 3/3112:30 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$132
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
gio 3/1912:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
mar 3/244:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$138
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
lun 3/2312:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
mar 3/244:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
gio 3/1912:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
ven 3/204:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/76:00 am
MDW
-
JFK
1 stop18h 20m
Frontier
mar 4/141:00 pm
JFK
-
MDW
1 stop7h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$175
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 4/12:56 pm
MDW
-
JFK
1 stop9h 24m
Frontier
mar 4/711:30 am
JFK
-
MDW
1 stop11h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$180
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 4/12:56 pm
MDW
-
JFK
1 stop9h 24m
Frontier
mer 4/811:30 am
JFK
-
MDW
1 stop11h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$191
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 3/314:33 pm
MDW
-
JFK
1 stop16h 27m
Frontier
mar 4/711:30 am
JFK
-
MDW
1 stop11h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$198

Find 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 marzo 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$112
(Priceline)

One-way from

$54
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$211

Good round-trip deal

$148 or less

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl 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 marzo 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar 4/7

1:37 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar 4/14

7:36 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$197
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer 5/6

8:31 am-11:49 am

Nonstop2h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar 5/12

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$197

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar 5/5

7:21 am-12:55 pm

1 stop4h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sab 5/9

4:45 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$207

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

gio 4/30

6:04 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sab 5/2

3:26 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

$217

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

gio 5/14

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar 5/19

4:45 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$220

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 4/10

7:45 am-11:19 am

Nonstop2h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mer 4/15

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$221

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 4/3

7:00 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mer 4/8

7:50 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$237

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sab 4/18

5:04 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop3h 56m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun 4/20

8:19 am-10:28 am

Nonstop3h 09m

$247

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

gio 6/11

7:30 am-10:53 am

Nonstop2h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun 6/15

7:35 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$255

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

gio 4/9

7:00 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun 4/13

12:59 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$287

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 March 13, 2026.

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 15 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 $34). Flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 marzo 15, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 72% on flights from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 marzo 15, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to JFK are scheduled on a Wednesday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).

How often are flights from Chicago to New York delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Chicago and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 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 Sunday 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, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being 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 marzo 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,JetBlue, andAmerican Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,292 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,292 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,292 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,906 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,292 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,472 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,292 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,292 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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 and JetBlue fly from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in about 2h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 738 mi between Chicago and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 $39 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, starting at $40 and $84 round-trip. These flights start at 82% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 JetBlue and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for a low price.

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

    Consider Royal Jordanian (83%), Delta (76%) or Republic Airways (76%) 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 $56. On average you can expect to pay $910. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $170.

  • 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 $34). Flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 marzo 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$40Average$111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$84Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$85Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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