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Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New York City

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration2 h and 24 mFlights between Chicago and New York City take, on average, 2 h and 24 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£66Cheapest price for a flight between Chicago and New York City found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Destination airportsJohn F. Kennedy International AirportWhen travelling from Chicago to New York City

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to New York City

Airlines flying this routeFrontier Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Chicago to New York City

One-way average Price£83The average price for a flight Chicago - New York City at Opodo is £83, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookNovemberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to New York City when departing from Chicago

Airlines that fly from Chicago to New York City

Norwegian Air Shuttle

Distance: 717 mi

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi

New York City airports

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 mi

undefined (LGA)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Find cheap flights from Chicago to New York City

Direct flights from Chicago to New York City take about 2 hours and 20 minutes. Depending on the airline, you leave from Chicago O'Hare or Midway. The route links two of the busiest air hubs in the United States.

The cheapest ticket booked on Opodo in the last few days cost £66. Treat it as a guide, as the final fare depends on your dates.

Departing from Chicago: airports and terminals

When departing from Chicago, O'Hare International Airport serves as a major hub for United and American Airlines across its four terminals. The Blue Line 'L' train provides a direct connection from the Loop to O'Hare. If your Chicago to New York flights depart from Midway International Airport, you can reach the single terminal building via the Orange Line train in approximately 25 minutes. Both airports are also accessible by taxi, private hire vehicles, and various bus services from central Chicago.

Arriving in New York City: from the airport to the city

Flights from Chicago to New York land at one of three major gateways: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). From JFK, the AirTrain connects to the A or E subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) for travel into Manhattan. At LaGuardia, the Q70 LaGuardia Link or M60-SBS buses provide transfers to the subway network. If you arrive at Newark, the NJ Transit train runs directly from the airport station to New York Penn Station.

Things to do in New York City

New York City offers distinct experiences across its five boroughs. Visitors can walk the High Line to reach Chelsea Market, visit the galleries in the East Village, or explore the historic streets of Greenwich Village and Tribeca. The skyscrapers of Midtown Manhattan and the theatres of Broadway are easily accessible via the subway network from any part of the city.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to New York City

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chicago to New York City?

When you fly from Chicago to New York City the average price is £83. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to New York City at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to New York City is 66 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to New York City?

The most popular months to book a flight from Chicago to New York City are September, August and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to New York City?

The best time of the year to go to New York City when flying from Chicago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, November is the top 1º month to fly to New York City from Chicago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, August and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chicago - New York City.

How long does the flight take to go from Chicago to New York City?

The total flight time between Chicago and New York City is of around 2 h and 24 m on average, considering an average distance of 716.94 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Chicago and New York City?

The main airport route flying between Chicago and New York City is: O'hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport(JFK). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Chicago to New York City?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Chicago to New York City are:

American Airlines.
JetBlue Airways.

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines

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