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$53+ Cheap flights from New York (NYC) to Illinois

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NYC — ORD
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Illinois (USIL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from New York to Illinois
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Tue 12/38:29 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/114:19 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$113
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Thu 12/511:19 amJFK - MDW
1 stop25h 22mFrontier
Mon 12/95:01 amMDW - JFK
1 stop28h 15mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$115
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Wed 12/45:59 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/108:02 pmORD - LGA
1 stop13h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$115
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Thu 12/55:59 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop16h 55mFrontier
Mon 12/910:59 amORD - LGA
1 stop29h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$116
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Fri 12/610:55 pmEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/96:42 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$117
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Wed 12/43:00 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop18h 24mFrontier
Mon 12/166:07 pmORD - JFK
1 stop18h 52mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$118
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Thu 12/510:55 pmEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/93:25 pmORD - EWR
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$124
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Thu 12/510:59 amLGA - MDW
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Mon 12/911:33 amMDW - LGA
1 stop28h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$132
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Wed 12/47:29 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mJetBlue
Fri 1/105:05 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 11/20$147
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Fri 12/134:29 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/148:00 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$147
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Sat 12/79:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1011:45 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$148
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Sat 12/77:00 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/98:25 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$148

Find flights from New York to Illinois within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/31

9:05 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/2

4:45 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$113

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/8

3:00 pm-9:29 am

1 stop19h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/13

3:25 pm-10:03 am

1 stop17h 38m

$114

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/18

11:04 am-3:21 pm

1 stop29h 17m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/20

7:15 am-10:05 am

1 stop25h 50m

$114

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/4

5:59 pm-8:24 am

1 stop15h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/7

3:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$114

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/7

5:30 am-2:36 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/14

3:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$115

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 1/6

5:35 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/11

5:05 am-9:03 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$117

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 1/12

10:00 pm-7:40 am

1 stop10h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/15

12:42 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$118

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/4

10:59 am-4:16 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/7

6:40 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$123

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 2/12

9:15 pm-10:52 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

8:33 am-9:10 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$124

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/7

8:55 am-4:14 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/9

7:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$144

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Illinois

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Illinois

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Illinois including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $232). Flying from New York to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from NYC to USIL are scheduled on a Wednesday (171 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (74 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 November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Air Transat
7.8
Good
389 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $53. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and JetBlue, 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?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Illinois are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl and Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • 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 Malaysia Airlines (96%), China Airlines (95%) and SkyWest Airlines (95%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Illinois is generally $395, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $73. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $128 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Illinois (average of $232). Flying from New York to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 6 airlines flying from New York to Illinois

Discover the top 6 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$87Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$105Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$142Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$147Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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