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$52+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Illinois

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NYC — ORD
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$110
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$52
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$230

Good round-trip deal

$185 or less

Good one-way deal

$111 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From New York (NYC) to Illinois
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Illinois.
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Cheapest flights from New York to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 4/285:30 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/35:38 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/35:15 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/105:51 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$132
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 5/246:00 pmLGA - MDW
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Tue 5/275:50 pmMDW - LGA
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$137
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/35:15 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/412:08 pmORD - LGA
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$150
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/278:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 54mJetBlue
Wed 6/114:03 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 4/15$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/278:55 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mDelta
Wed 6/116:55 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/15$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 8/127:33 pmEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/161:19 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/215:59 amEWR - ORD
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Sat 5/245:15 pmORD - EWR
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/14$168
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:18 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 52mDelta
Tue 5/66:35 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/15$169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/143:55 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/214:44 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$170
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2010:00 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop11h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/305:45 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$175
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/276:05 amEWR - MDW
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Wed 5/2812:48 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/14$177

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Illinois 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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 4/28

5:30 am-7:03 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

5:38 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$110

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/3

5:15 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

5:51 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 09m

$132

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/24

6:00 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/27

5:50 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$137

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/3

5:15 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

12:08 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$150

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/27

8:00 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/11

4:03 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$157

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/27

8:55 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/11

6:55 pm-10:27 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$157

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 5/21

5:59 am-10:03 am

1 stop5h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

5:15 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$168

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/6

7:50 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$169

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/14

3:55 pm-5:34 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

4:44 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$170

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 4/20

10:00 pm-8:54 am

1 stop11h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

5:45 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$175

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Illinois

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New York to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 NYC to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Illinois as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Illinois. 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 April 15, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (175 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (130 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $52. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Illinois for a low price.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Illinois are GOL (89%), China Airlines (85%) and JetBlue (83%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Illinois is generally $440, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $68. When looking at the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $78 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New York to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 New York to Illinois

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New York to Illinois. 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$66Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$85Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$98Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$138Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$148Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$149Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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