John F Kennedy Intl

$49+ 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JFK
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl

Cheapest flights from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl
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 March 10, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2412:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Wed 3/254:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/7$99
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2412:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Tue 3/244:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/7$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/307:35 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Tue 4/141:00 pm
JFK
-
ORD
1 stop22h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$101
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Tue 3/318:06 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Wed 4/811:30 am
JFK
-
ORD
1 stop28h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$108
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Tue 3/318:06 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/88:15 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$117
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1912:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 3/234:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/7$118
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2512:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Tue 3/3112:30 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$119
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 3/1812:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Tue 3/244:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$120
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/307:35 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Tue 3/3112:30 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/7$121
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 3/2012:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 3/234:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$122
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 3/1912:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Fri 3/204:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$123
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/72:56 pm
MDW
-
JFK
1 stop9h 24m
Frontier
Tue 4/211:00 pm
JFK
-
MDW
1 stop10h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$160

Find 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$99
(Super.com)

One-way from

$49
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$243

Good round-trip deal

$148 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
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

7:00 am-10:21 am

Nonstop2h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/11

3:15 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$177

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

1:37 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/10

7:59 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$196

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

10:24 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

7:50 am-9:44 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$196
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

8:31 am-11:49 am

Nonstop2h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$202

PeoriaNew York

PIA - JFK

PIAJFK

Greater Peoria

Wed 4/29

1:22 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop5h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

9:03 am-12:52 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$213

BloomingtonNew York

BMI - JFK

BMIJFK

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 4/25

4:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/2

6:20 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 59m

$217

BloomingtonNew York

BMI - JFK

BMIJFK

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 4/18

4:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

6:20 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 59m

$217

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

7:00 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/10

3:15 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$217

MolineNew York

MLI - JFK

MLIJFK

Moline Quad-City

Wed 8/5

5:00 pm-1:07 am

1 stop7h 07m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/11

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

$237

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-10:21 am

Nonstop2h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/23

8:19 am-10:28 am

Nonstop3h 09m

$237

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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 $34). Flying from Illinois 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 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 March 10, 2026.

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 72% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 March 10, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to JFK are scheduled on a Monday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 18m. 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 $29 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $69 and Delta from $73 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 Royal Jordanian (83%), Delta (76%) or Republic Airways (76%) 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 $910, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $56. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $113 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 $34). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$40Average$111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$84Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$85Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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