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ORD — JFK
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/135:48 pmORD - JFK
1 stop5h 47mFrontier
Tue 5/276:00 amJFK - ORD
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$98
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Tue 4/14:40 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Tue 4/89:00 amJFK - MDW
1 stop11h 45mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$100
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 5/31:12 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 18mJetBlue
Sat 5/38:29 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 51mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$141
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Sat 4/1211:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/158:59 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$148
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Mon 3/32:00 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 22mDelta
Thu 3/68:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/20$155
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Tue 4/84:57 pmSTL - JFK
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Wed 4/96:59 amJFK - STL
1 stop30h 17mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$190
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Thu 3/67:15 amSTL - JFK
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Mon 3/106:00 amJFK - STL
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/20$197
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Tue 3/252:55 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Wed 4/27:15 amJFK - MDW
1 stop11h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/20$223
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Sat 3/81:51 pmSTL - JFK
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1711:30 amJFK - STL
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$247
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Thu 3/64:22 pmMLI - JFK
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/82:49 pmJFK - MLI
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
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Tue 8/264:41 pmPIA - JFK
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/307:05 pmJFK - PIA
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$309
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Sat 4/264:00 pmBMI - JFK
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Tue 4/294:25 pmJFK - BMI
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/20$319

Find flights from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl 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 February 20, 2025.

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Illinois

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John F Kennedy Intl

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ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

5:48 pm-12:35 am

1 stop5h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop6h 32m

$98

ChicagoNew York

MDW - JFK

MDWJFK

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/1

4:40 pm-12:43 am

1 stop7h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/8

9:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$100

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

1:12 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/1

8:29 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$141

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/12

11:36 am-2:58 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/15

8:59 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 06m

$148

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/27

10:05 am-1:29 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/5

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$155

St. LouisNew York

STL - JFK

STLJFK

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/8

4:57 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/9

6:59 am-12:16 pm

1 stop30h 17m

$190

St. LouisNew York

STL - JFK

STLJFK

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/6

7:15 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$197

ChicagoNew York

MDW - JFK

MDWJFK

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/25

2:55 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

7:15 am-6:02 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$223

St. LouisNew York

STL - JFK

STLJFK

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/8

1:51 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop5h 38m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/17

11:30 am-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$247

MolineNew York

MLI - JFK

MLIJFK

Moline Quad-City

Thu 3/6

4:22 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 08m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/8

2:49 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$259

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to JFK are scheduled on a Thursday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Qatar Airways from Illinois to New York by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $50 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $73 and JetBlue from $79 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Chicago Midway - New York John F Kennedy Intl and Lambert-St Louis - New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Consider Qantas Airways (83%), Alaska Airlines (80%) or China Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is generally $1,281, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $73. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $111 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Illinois to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 4 airlines flying from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$84Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$95Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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