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$50+ Cheap flights from Illinois to New York, NY (NYC)

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ORD — NYC
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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$50
(FlightHub)

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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 Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/55:22 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines
Fri 3/76:00 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$91
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
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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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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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Sat 3/82:25 pmORD - EWR
1 stop5h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/106:00 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$99
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.
Wed 4/234:28 pmMDW - LGA
1 stop5h 35mFrontier
Wed 5/76:30 amLGA - MDW
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$100
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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 Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/310:48 amMDW - EWR
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Mon 5/510:00 pmEWR - MDW
1 stop11h 19mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$104
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.
Mon 3/108:50 amORD - EWR
1 stop11h 19mFrontier
Tue 3/1110:09 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop10h 39mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$125
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Tue 4/16:47 pmSTL - EWR
1 stop22h 38mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/312:10 pmEWR - STL
1 stop6h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$136
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Sat 5/31:12 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 18mJetBlue
Sat 5/38:29 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 51mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$141

Find flights from Illinois to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to New York 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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Depart

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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

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

5:22 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Newark

Fri 3/7

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$91

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

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

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

2:25 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Newark

Sun 3/9

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$99

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

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

ChicagoNewark

MDW - EWR

MDWEWR

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/3

10:48 am-9:06 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Newark

Mon 5/5

10:00 pm-8:19 am

1 stop11h 19m

$104

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

8:50 am-9:09 pm

1 stop11h 19m

Newark

Tue 3/11

10:09 pm-7:48 am

1 stop10h 39m

$125

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to New York

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New York (average of $236). Flying from Illinois to New York 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to New York. 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.

When flying from Illinois to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to New York. 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 NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (181 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

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

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

Temperature in New York by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 York. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Illinois to New York to help guide your decision. 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

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to New York. 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 Illinois to New York one-way?

    $50 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $50 and $73, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York LaGuardia or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Newark, Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route from Illinois to New York.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to New York consider choosing Qantas Airways (83%), Alaska Airlines (80%) or China Airlines (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to New York is $73. On average you can expect to pay $1,281. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $94.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New York (average of $236). Flying from Illinois to New York 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 7 airlines flying from Illinois to New York

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to New York. 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$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$63Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$84Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$148Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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