John F Kennedy Intl

$67+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JFK
Nov 20 — Nov 271
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sun 11/96:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Thu 11/1311:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$96
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/206:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Wed 12/3111:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/306:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Mon 11/311:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$98
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/66:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Mon 11/101:08 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$99
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/46:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Tue 11/41:00 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$101
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/46:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Tue 11/111:00 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$102
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/186:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Wed 11/196:20 amJFK - ORD
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$103
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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
Thu 10/301:05 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/316:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Sat 11/86:20 amJFK - ORD
1 stop6h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$106
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/36:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Thu 11/611:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/152:05 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Tue 11/186:20 amJFK - MDW
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/36:06 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop19h 54mFrontier
Wed 11/56:20 amJFK - MDW
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/19$133

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl flight deals. Data was last updated October 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Frontier)

One-way from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$201

Good round-trip deal

$165 or less

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
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From Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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

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ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

8:15 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/28

10:59 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$138

ChicagoNew York

MDW - JFK

MDWJFK

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/6

12:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

10:00 am-6:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$144

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

6:30 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/7

8:01 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$157

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

6:30 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/15

7:40 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$157

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

8:45 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

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

Sat 12/6

11:25 am-4:57 pm

1 stop4h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/6

8:00 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$158

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

6:30 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/16

3:50 pm-5:46 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$163

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/10

8:00 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$163

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/27

6:15 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 09m

$172

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/6

10:45 am-6:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/8

11:15 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$172

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

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $54). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 21, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to JFK are scheduled on a Monday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Departing from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport will take you 2h 15m. Illinois and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 738 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $69 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $72 and Delta from $79 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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

    Consider Hawaiian Airlines (100%), Etihad Airways (93%) or Singapore Airlines (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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

    While on average a flight from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is generally $762, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $61. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $54 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois 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 Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $54). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$52Average$105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$93Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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