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$47+ Cheap flights from Illinois to New Jersey

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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EWR
Feb 21 — Feb 281
Sat 2/21
Sat 2/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to New Jersey

Cheapest flights from Illinois to New Jersey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to New Jersey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/111:55 am
ORD
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JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 2/24:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$76
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2612:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 2/24:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$77
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/115:53 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/247:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$78
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 1/2912:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 2/24:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$78
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/115:53 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 2/227:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$79
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/35:53 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/127:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$80
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/512:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 2/94:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$80
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/75:53 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/97:30 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 2/111:55 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Fri 2/64:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/105:53 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/187:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/145:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/197:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$83
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/146:31 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Tue 5/1911:04 am
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$83

Find flight deals from Illinois to New Jersey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to New Jersey flight deals. Data was last updated January 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$76
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$47
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$153

Good round-trip deal

$183 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to New Jersey 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 January 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to New Jersey that are best for you.

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ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/7

6:15 pm-8:03 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$117

ChicagoNew York

MDW - LGA

MDWLGA

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/9

8:20 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/11

6:50 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$117

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

6:04 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/18

9:25 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$117

ChicagoNew York

MDW - LGA

MDWLGA

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/24

8:30 am-11:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/27

9:05 am-10:45 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$117

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

10:55 am-2:11 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Newark

Sun 2/22

9:00 am-10:49 am

Nonstop2h 49m

$117

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

6:04 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/17

9:25 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$117

ChicagoNew York

MDW - LGA

MDWLGA

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

5:55 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$117

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

4:30 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Newark

Sun 3/8

7:30 am-9:21 am

Nonstop2h 51m

$117

ChicagoNew York

MDW - LGA

MDWLGA

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/25

6:05 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$117

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

7:10 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 07m

Newark

Sun 3/8

7:30 am-9:21 am

Nonstop2h 51m

$117

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to New Jersey

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to New Jersey

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to New Jersey?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Jersey (average of $73). Flying from Illinois to New Jersey in August is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 NJ?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to New Jersey. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 22, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to New Jersey is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 54% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to New Jersey?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to New Jersey. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to New Jersey flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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 Illinois to New Jersey

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to New Jersey. 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 January 22, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to USNJ are scheduled on a Monday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Jersey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Jersey. 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 New Jersey. Reviews last updated January 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Illinois to New Jersey have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,192 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,173 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,365 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to New Jersey. 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 Jersey?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and JetBlue can get you from Illinois to New Jersey in just under 2h. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Illinois to New Jersey is about 722 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to New Jersey one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $33. Users have also found prices from $38 and $72 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to New Jersey that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to New Jersey flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to New Jersey?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to New Jersey?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to New Jersey 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 Jersey?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Jersey (average of $73). Flying from Illinois to New Jersey in August is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 New Jersey

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to New Jersey. 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 January 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$56Average$137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$138Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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