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$79+ Cheap flights from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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ORD — JFK
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lun. 8/4
lun. 8/11
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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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(lastminute.co.il)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$219

Good round-trip deal

$197 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
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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 julio 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
lun. 12/156:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
mié. 12/1711:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$127
This flygcity.se deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 flygcity.se is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/68:34 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 26mJetBlue
lun. 9/810:31 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 7/28$141
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/36:20 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 43mDelta
mié. 9/103:29 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/30$142
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/131:59 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
mié. 9/1711:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$146
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sáb. 10/257:02 amMLI - JFK
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 11/12:30 pmJFK - MLI
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$191
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lun. 9/84:20 pmSTL - JFK
Nonstop2h 40mDelta
mar. 9/92:59 pmJFK - STL
Nonstop2h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/28$196
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sáb. 9/206:15 amMDW - JFK
1 stop17h 53mFrontier
mié. 9/246:15 amJFK - MDW
1 stop10h 43mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/137:01 amSTL - JFK
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 9/2011:40 amJFK - STL
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$216
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
sáb. 9/134:58 pmSTL - JFK
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
sáb. 9/206:59 amJFK - STL
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$219
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mar. 8/199:31 amMDW - JFK
1 stop13h 07mDelta
vie. 8/224:54 pmJFK - MDW
1 stop26h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/29$232
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mar. 8/194:59 pmMLI - JFK
1 stop7h 07mDelta
sáb. 8/303:45 pmJFK - MLI
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 7/30$248
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vie. 9/59:54 amPIA - JFK
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/911:59 amJFK - PIA
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$250

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 julio 30, 2025.
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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Illinois

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 12/15

6:40 am-10:03 am

Nonstop2h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 12/17

11:00 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$127

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/6

8:34 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 9/8

10:31 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$141

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 9/3

6:20 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/10

3:29 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$142

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/13

1:59 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/17

11:00 am-12:41 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$146

MolineNew York

MLI - JFK

MLIJFK

Moline Quad-City

sáb. 10/25

7:02 am-2:59 pm

1 stop6h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 11/1

2:30 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$191

St. LouisNew York

STL - JFK

STLJFK

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 9/8

4:20 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/9

2:59 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$196

ChicagoNew York

MDW - JFK

MDWJFK

Chicago Midway

sáb. 9/20

6:15 am-1:08 am

1 stop17h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/24

6:15 am-3:58 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$211

St. LouisNew York

STL - JFK

STLJFK

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 9/13

6:29 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 9/20

11:40 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$216

St. LouisNew York

STL - JFK

STLJFK

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 9/13

4:58 pm-5:30 am

1 stop11h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 9/20

6:59 am-4:03 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$219

ChicagoNew York

MDW - JFK

MDWJFK

Chicago Midway

mar. 8/19

9:31 am-11:38 pm

1 stop13h 07m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 8/22

4:54 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop26h 43m

$232

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 julio 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport as you normally would.

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 julio 30, 2025.

The most flights from USIL 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 (28 on average).

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 julio 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,913 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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  • 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 $78 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $79 and Frontier from $82 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Chicago Midway - New York John F Kennedy Intl and Lambert-St Louis - New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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

    Consider Cathay Pacific (100%), Republic Airways (89%) or Iberia (86%) 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 $2,032, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $80. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $109 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 julio 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$61Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$90Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$136Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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