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$61+ 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EWR
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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Thu 11/137:34 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/174:59 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/31$86
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sat 11/155:45 pmORD - JFK
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Tue 11/1811:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$86
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/107:34 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/1312:59 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$87
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 11/136:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Tue 11/181:00 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$87
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Tue 11/1810:52 amORD - LGA
1 stop11h 29mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/207:30 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/1$88
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Mon 11/174:00 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop28h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$88
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 11/177:34 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/208:30 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop12h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/1$89
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/136:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Sat 11/156:25 amJFK - ORD
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$89
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/2010:59 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/237:30 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$90
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Sat 11/156:59 amJFK - ORD
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$90
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Mon 11/174:00 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop28h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$91
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/157:34 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1712:30 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop12h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$92

Cheap 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 November 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$86
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$61
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$210

Good round-trip deal

$98 or less

Good one-way deal

$68 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 November 2, 2025.
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

MDW - JFK

MDWJFK

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-12:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/11

6:10 am-11:25 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$131

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

10:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/15

7:00 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$135

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

10:30 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/8

8:50 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$137

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

9:08 pm-12:13 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Newark

Sat 12/13

2:25 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

$137

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

8:20 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/2

8:00 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$137

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

7:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/9

8:00 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$137

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

8:55 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/20

10:15 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$138

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

7:10 am-10:41 am

Nonstop2h 31m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/18

7:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$138

ChicagoNew York

MDW - LGA

MDWLGA

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/29

5:55 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/2

9:45 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$139

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

2:30 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Philadelphia

Sat 12/13

6:30 am-7:56 am

Nonstop2h 26m

$139

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to New Jersey

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Jersey from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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 $62). 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 November 2, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to New Jersey is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 24% 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 November 3, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to New Jersey flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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 November 2, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USNJ are scheduled on a Sunday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 November 2, 2025.
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
7,999 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,993 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,121 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,119 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.

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?

    Frontier, JetBlue, and Delta can get you from Illinois to New Jersey in just under 2h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 30m. The distance from Illinois to New Jersey is about 731 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 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 $61. Users have also found prices from $69 and $69 on United Airlines and Delta, 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 $62). 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$117Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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