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$82+ Cheap flights from Illinois to New York, NY (NYC)

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 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — NYC
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Fri 6/19
Fri 6/26
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 May 20, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/135:22 pm
ORD
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JFK
Nonstop2h 38m
JetBlue
Mon 6/157:00 am
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/18$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 8/265:33 pm
STL
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EWR
1 stop26h 56m
Frontier
Sun 8/305:55 am
EWR
-
STL
1 stop12h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$169
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/205:22 pm
ORD
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JFK
Nonstop2h 38m
JetBlue
Wed 6/243:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 52m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/19$173
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Thu 8/66:45 am
ORD
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EWR
Nonstop2h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 8/115:30 am
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$176
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/274:44 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 31m
American Airlines
Tue 6/301:59 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$176
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Wed 7/15:45 pm
ORD
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LGA
Nonstop2h 22m
Delta
Thu 7/96:00 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 32m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/27:45 pm
MDW
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 10m
Southwest
Tue 7/77:25 am
LGA
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/16:00 am
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 7/46:00 am
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/16$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Wed 7/110:05 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 25m
Delta
Thu 7/27:35 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/278:20 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 6/305:11 am
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/168:20 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 6/235:11 am
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/101:29 pm
ORD
-
LGA
1 stop8h 45m
Frontier
Mon 6/1510:00 pm
LGA
-
ORD
1 stop11h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 5/15$180

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 May 20, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$164
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$82
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$242

Good round-trip deal

$144 or less

Good one-way deal

$70 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 May 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to New York that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-9:09 am

Nonstop2h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/15

5:30 pm-7:22 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$177

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/30

6:00 am-9:11 am

Nonstop2h 11m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/4

10:15 am-11:57 am

Nonstop2h 42m

$177

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

10:00 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/18

7:35 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

$177

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/19

7:50 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/23

9:25 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$182

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/10

7:05 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$182

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

6:00 am-9:17 am

Nonstop2h 17m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/25

8:00 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$187

ChicagoNew York

MDW - LGA

MDWLGA

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/19

6:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/20

6:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$192

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/7

5:27 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/12

7:05 am-8:48 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$192

ChicagoNew York

MDW - LGA

MDWLGA

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/14

7:45 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/18

6:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$197

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/13

5:22 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/21

7:00 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$197

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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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New York (average of $205). Flying from Illinois to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 NYC?

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 May 20, 2026.

When flying from Illinois to New York, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to 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 May 20, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to NYC are scheduled on a Tuesday (192 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to New York?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to New York?

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Illinois to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to 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 May 16, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to New York flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

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 New York?

    For as low as $177, Delta can have you in New York from Illinois in 2h 09m. Airlines will cover a distance of 731 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    $28 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $36 and $68, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to New York?

    While some choose either Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York LaGuardia, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Newark is the most popular route from Illinois to New York.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to New York?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to New York consider choosing Cathay Pacific (100%), Kenya Airways (91%) or China Eastern (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to New York?

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to New York is $90. On average you can expect to pay $936. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Newark), can usually be booked for $177.

  • 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 New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New York (average of $205). Flying from Illinois to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 May 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$42Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$84Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$87Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$139Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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