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$50+ Cheap flights from Illinois to LaGuardia, NY (LGA)

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ORD — LGA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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December

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September

Average price

$185

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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1312:31 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/254:40 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$87
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/15:55 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/110:00 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$94
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.
Wed 4/309:28 amORD - LGA
1 stop6h 01mFrontier
Thu 5/15:30 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop6h 41mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$98
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Wed 4/234:28 pmMDW - LGA
1 stop5h 35mFrontier
Wed 5/76:30 amLGA - MDW
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$100
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:17 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1312:00 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$144
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Thu 4/176:00 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 12mDelta
Mon 4/216:05 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/20$147
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Sat 4/266:15 pmMDW - LGA
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Tue 4/296:10 amLGA - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$147
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/11:30 pmORD - LGA
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Fri 5/27:35 amLGA - ORD
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$183
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Thu 3/67:55 amSTL - LGA
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Mon 3/106:50 pmLGA - STL
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$187
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Fri 2/286:00 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/26:00 amLGA - ORD
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$188
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/711:00 amSTL - LGA
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Tue 3/115:59 pmLGA - STL
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$189
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:11 pmSTL - LGA
1 stop14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/304:59 pmLGA - STL
2 stops28h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$195

Find flights from Illinois to LaGuardia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to LaGuardia 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.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

LaGuardia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/13

12:31 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

4:40 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$87

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

5:55 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/1

10:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop13h 40m

$94

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

9:28 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 01m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/1

5:30 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$98

ChicagoNew York

MDW - LGA

MDWLGA

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/23

4:28 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/8

6:30 am-1:34 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$100

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

6:17 am-9:23 am

Nonstop2h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/13

12:00 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$144

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

6:00 am-9:12 am

Nonstop2h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/21

6:05 am-7:42 am

Nonstop2h 37m

$147

ChicagoNew York

MDW - LGA

MDWLGA

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/26

6:15 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/29

6:10 am-7:30 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$147

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

1:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/2

7:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$183

St. LouisNew York

STL - LGA

STLLGA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/6

7:55 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/10

6:50 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$187

St. LouisNew York

STL - LGA

STLLGA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/7

11:00 am-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/11

5:59 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$189

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to LaGuardia

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from Illinois to New York LaGuardia Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 LGA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to LaGuardia. 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 LaGuardia Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to New York LaGuardia Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to LaGuardia. 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 LGA are scheduled on a Wednesday (72 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in LaGuardia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in LaGuardia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to LaGuardia. 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 LaGuardia. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and JetBlue from Illinois to New York by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $50. Frontier flights start at $50 while deals on United Airlines start at $74 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to New York LaGuardia Airport consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York LaGuardia, Chicago Midway - New York LaGuardia or Lambert-St Louis - New York LaGuardia as they are the most popular.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to New York LaGuardia Airport on time: Qatar Airways (89%), Aeromexico (89%), KLM (86%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to New York LaGuardia Airport? While on average our users pay $380, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $41. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York LaGuardia), is priced around $56.

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from Illinois to New York LaGuardia Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 Illinois to LaGuardia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to LaGuardia. 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$54Average$119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$100Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$141Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$148Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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