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$49+ Cheap flights from Illinois to New Jersey

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EWR
feb. 28 — mar. 71
vie. 2/28
vie. 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$86
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$49
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$185

Good round-trip deal

$154 or less

Good one-way deal

$89 or less
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
mié. 4/25:55 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 05mSpirit Airlines
mié. 4/211:56 amLGA - ORD
1 stop21h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$86
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
mar. 4/16:45 amORD - EWR
1 stop10h 17mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 4/55:50 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$91
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
mar. 4/85:22 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 17mMultiple Airlines
mar. 4/1510:00 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$92
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
sáb. 3/159:25 amORD - LGA
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
mié. 3/1910:58 amLGA - ORD
1 stop14h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$94
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
mié. 4/304:28 pmMDW - LGA
1 stop5h 35mFrontier
mié. 5/76:30 amLGA - MDW
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$98
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.
mar. 4/14:40 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
mar. 4/89:00 amJFK - MDW
1 stop11h 45mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$100
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
mar. 4/2911:57 amORD - JFK
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
mar. 5/66:00 amJFK - ORD
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$100
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
sáb. 3/82:25 pmORD - EWR
1 stop5h 44mFrontier
mar. 3/1110:09 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop10h 39mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$107
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jue. 3/134:30 pmORD - LGA
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
mar. 3/1810:59 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop9h 49mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$117
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mié. 2/268:12 amMDW - EWR
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
mar. 3/410:10 pmEWR - MDW
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$123
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
mar. 4/16:47 pmSTL - EWR
1 stop15h 28mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/86:05 amEWR - STL
1 stop12h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$135
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jue. 4/176:00 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 12mDelta
lun. 4/216:05 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/20$147

Find flights from Illinois to New Jersey within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to New Jersey 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 febrero 23, 2025.

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Illinois

Fly to

New Jersey

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/2

5:55 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 05m

New York LaGuardia

mié. 4/2

11:56 am-8:44 am

1 stop21h 48m

$86

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/1

6:45 am-6:02 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Newark

sáb. 4/5

5:50 am-7:34 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$91

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 3/15

9:25 am-10:00 pm

1 stop11h 35m

New York LaGuardia

mié. 3/19

10:58 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 01m

$94

ChicagoNew York

MDW - LGA

MDWLGA

Chicago Midway

mié. 4/30

4:28 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 35m

New York LaGuardia

mié. 5/7

6:30 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 56m

$98

ChicagoNew York

ORD - LGA

ORDLGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/5

7:18 pm-10:00 am

1 stop13h 42m

New York LaGuardia

mar. 3/18

10:59 pm-7:48 am

1 stop9h 49m

$100

ChicagoNew York

MDW - JFK

MDWJFK

Chicago Midway

mar. 4/1

4:40 pm-12:43 am

1 stop7h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 4/8

9:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$100

ChicagoNew York

ORD - JFK

ORDJFK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/29

11:57 am-12:33 am

1 stop11h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 5/6

6:00 am-4:43 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$100

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 3/8

2:25 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Newark

mar. 3/11

10:09 pm-7:48 am

1 stop10h 39m

$107

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/5

9:08 am-9:10 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Newark

vie. 3/7

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$112

ChicagoNewark

MDW - EWR

MDWEWR

Chicago Midway

jue. 5/15

8:30 am-9:06 pm

1 stop11h 36m

Newark

lun. 5/19

10:00 pm-8:19 am

1 stop11h 19m

$129

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to New Jersey

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Jersey (average of $228). Flying from Illinois to New Jersey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 NJ?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to New Jersey. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 23, 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 Jersey as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to New Jersey

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to New Jersey. 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 febrero 23, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USNJ are scheduled on a Friday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

Rainfall in New Jersey by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Jersey ranges from 2.9 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New Jersey when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in New Jersey by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Jersey, 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 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Jersey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Jersey. 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 New Jersey. Reviews last updated febrero 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Illinois to New Jersey by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,702 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
3,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 Jersey one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $50 and $74 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Jersey (average of $228). Flying from Illinois to New Jersey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 5 airlines flying from Illinois to New Jersey

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to New Jersey. 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 febrero 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$61Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$63Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$145Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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