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$46+ Cheap flights from Illinois to New York State

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JFK
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to New York

Cheapest flights from Illinois to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/115:53 pm
ORD
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LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/187:40 am
LGA
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ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$77
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 2/166:40 am
ORD
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JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Fri 2/2011:03 am
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$77
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/255:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/277:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$78
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/1212:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 3/164:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$78
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/105:53 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/187:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$79
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 4/236:31 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Mon 5/1111:04 am
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$79
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/145:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/187:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$80
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 4/166:31 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Sun 4/1911:04 am
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$80
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 3/45:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/77:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$81
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 4/196:31 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Sun 5/311:04 am
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/245:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/277:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$82
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/145:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 2/227:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$83

Find flight deals from Illinois to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to New York flight deals. Data was last updated January 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$77
(Expedia)

One-way from

$46
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$158

Good round-trip deal

$125 or less

Good one-way deal

$87 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to New York 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to New York State that are best for you.

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ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

5:58 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/2

8:45 pm-9:39 am

1 stop13h 54m

$121

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

8:16 pm-10:57 am

1 stop13h 41m

Newark

Sun 3/1

11:05 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$121

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

6:51 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Newark

Sun 2/22

11:05 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$128

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

6:51 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Newark

Mon 2/16

11:05 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$133

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

8:55 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/8

7:00 am-8:43 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$137

ChicagoNew York

MDW - LGA

MDWLGA

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/24

8:30 am-11:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$137

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

7:00 am-10:27 am

Nonstop2h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

7:50 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$137

ChicagoNew York

MDW - LGA

MDWLGA

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$137

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-9:07 am

Nonstop2h 07m

Newark

Sun 3/8

7:30 am-9:21 am

Nonstop2h 51m

$137

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

7:00 am-10:27 am

Nonstop2h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

8:10 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$137

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to New York State

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to State of New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to State of New York (average of $37). Flying from Illinois to State of New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $103). 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 NY?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 28, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to State of New York in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to State of New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to New York. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to State of New York 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 State of New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to New York. 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 28, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to USNY are scheduled on a Monday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 York. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Illinois to New York State have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,206 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,198 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,384 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to New York. 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 State of New York?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from Illinois to State of New York in about 2h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 731 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to New York 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 State of New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to State of New York (average of $37). Flying from Illinois to State of New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $103). 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 7 airlines flying from Illinois to New York

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to New York. 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$40Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$83Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$86Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$138Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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