How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport flights typically cost between $161 and $304 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $110 on Spirit Airlines (Sep 27-Sep 29).

How long is the flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in 2h. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago and New York LaGuardia Airport is about 722 mi. 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 LaGuardia Airport round-trip?

Frontier, at $46, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and JetBlue. Frontier is currently priced 80% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $72 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $73 and Southwest from $74 one-way.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 day to fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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 LaGuardia Airport

The most flights from CHI to LGA are scheduled on a Friday (80 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York LaGuardia 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).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

While on average a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport is generally $423, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $69. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York LaGuardia), you can expect to pay $56 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport consider choosing Spirit Airlines (87%), Virgin Atlantic (86%) or Aeromexico (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport are American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to New York LaGuardia Airport.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

To save up to 108% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 57 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport from $198 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $338 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to New York LaGuardia Airport from Chicago. Prices for January average $206 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $79. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a January flight can save you 20% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to LGA?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to LaGuardia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to LaGuardia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to LaGuardia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to LaGuardia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to LaGuardia?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to LaGuardia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$71+ Flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport, NY

Round-trip from	$110 (Cheapflightsfares)
One-way from	$71 (American Airlines)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$212
Good round-trip deal	$170 or less
Good one-way deal	$140 or less

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$46	Average$276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$60	Average$138	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
JetBlue	Cheapest$73	Average$252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$123	Average$237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$147	Average$259	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$151	Average$287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$162	Average$291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$71+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to LaGuardia, NY (LGA)

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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