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

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ORD — JFK
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl

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Round-trip from

$120
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$79
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$233

Good round-trip deal

$317 or less

Good one-way deal

$156 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/64:05 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mJetBlue
Sat 11/151:15 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11$120
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/14:59 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/157:30 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$139
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/26:24 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 43mDelta
Tue 8/127:35 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/10$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 8/1311:39 amMDW - JFK
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
Wed 8/206:00 amJFK - MDW
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$174
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Wed 9/175:55 amSTL - JFK
1 stop10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2711:00 amJFK - STL
1 stop11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$210
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/257:16 amMLI - JFK
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/17:30 amJFK - MLI
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$211
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Sat 8/303:02 pmSTL - JFK
1 stop19h 57mFrontier
Wed 9/31:00 pmJFK - STL
1 stop22h 07mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$213
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Wed 9/174:40 pmSTL - JFK
Nonstop2h 28mDelta
Sat 9/272:15 pmJFK - STL
Nonstop2h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/10$222
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Tue 8/262:40 pmORD - JFK
1 stop8h 47mFrontier
Sat 9/66:15 amJFK - ORD
1 stop6h 10mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:19 amPIA - JFK
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/158:00 amJFK - PIA
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$270
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Tue 7/15:27 pmMLI - JFK
1 stop6h 46mDelta
Fri 7/41:29 pmJFK - MLI
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/11$278
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Wed 7/21:09 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Tue 7/87:22 amJFK - MDW
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 6/12$291

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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.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/6

4:05 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/15

1:15 pm-3:08 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$120

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

4:59 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/15

7:30 am-9:13 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$139

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/2

6:24 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

7:35 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

$167

ChicagoNew York

MDW - JFK

MDWJFK

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/13

11:39 am-12:42 am

1 stop12h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$174

St. LouisNew York

STL - JFK

STLJFK

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/17

5:55 am-5:17 pm

1 stop10h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

11:00 am-9:53 pm

1 stop11h 53m

$210

MolineNew York

MLI - JFK

MLIJFK

Moline Quad-City

Sat 10/25

7:16 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/1

7:30 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 23m

$211

St. LouisNew York

STL - JFK

STLJFK

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/30

3:02 pm-11:59 am

1 stop19h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/3

1:00 pm-10:07 am

1 stop22h 07m

$213

St. LouisNew York

STL - JFK

STLJFK

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/17

4:40 pm-8:08 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/20

2:15 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$222

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

5:45 pm-12:40 am

1 stop5h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/20

6:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 10m

$222

PeoriaNew York

PIA - JFK

PIAJFK

Greater Peoria

Wed 9/10

8:19 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 56m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

8:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$270

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to JFK are scheduled on a Thursday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Illinois to New York by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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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 $79 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $94 and American Airlines from $110 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 Royal Air Maroc (91%), Etihad Airways (89%) or Qatar Airways (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 $2,048, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $88. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $97 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$86Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$105Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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