John F Kennedy Intl

$69+ 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JFK
Nov 9 — Nov 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in January or February, 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 October 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$104
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$69
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$242

Good round-trip deal

$175 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 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. 10% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 October 10, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Tue 11/46:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Tue 11/116:20 amJFK - ORD
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$104
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Tue 10/286:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Fri 10/319:00 amJFK - ORD
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$105
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Sat 11/86:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Mon 11/101:08 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 10/8$106
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 11/61:37 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Thu 11/131:05 pmJFK - MDW
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$108
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 10/255:45 pmORD - JFK
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Mon 10/271:00 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$108
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Sat 11/82:05 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Sat 11/1510:00 amJFK - MDW
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$109
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Thu 11/137:05 amORD - JFK
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Mon 11/174:00 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$109
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Mon 10/276:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Sun 11/211:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/8$110
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/315:50 pmORD - JFK
1 stop5h 43mFrontier
Thu 11/611:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/8$112
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sat 11/156:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Mon 11/171:08 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 10/7$113
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 10/239:26 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop9h 02mFrontier
Tue 10/286:25 amJFK - MDW
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/316:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Tue 11/411:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/8$115

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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 October 10, 2025.
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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Chicago

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

6:45 am-9:59 am

Nonstop2h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

7:00 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$138

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/28

7:00 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$139

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

8:20 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/2

8:00 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$139

ChicagoNew York

MDW - JFK

MDWJFK

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/12

8:42 pm-12:25 am

1 stop26h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-9:32 pm

1 stop16h 32m

$151

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

2:05 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/11

5:30 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$158

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

8:20 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

8:59 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$163

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/6

7:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

6:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

$171

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

11:20 am-4:54 pm

1 stop4h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

7:00 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$171

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/6

7:00 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

7:29 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$173

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

6:20 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

7:29 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$177

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 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 October 3, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $54). 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 October 10, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 48% 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 October 10, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to JFK are scheduled on a Thursday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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 October 10, 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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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 JetBlue, Frontier, and Delta fly from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in about 2h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24h 29m. 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 Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $52 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and JetBlue, starting at $69 and $91 round-trip. These flights start at 78% 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 JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $70. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier 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 China Southern (100%), Hawaiian Airlines (100%) or Etihad Airways (95%) 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 $68. On average you can expect to pay $776. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $58.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $54). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 6 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 October 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$52Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$69Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$91Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$111Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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