Cheap flights from Illinois to New Jersey from $72

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New Jersey from Illinois, with most prices found around $0. If you are unable to visit New Jersey during the month of August, then departing from Illinois during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $0.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to New Jersey from Illinois is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $271. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Illinois because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $409.

Flying to New Jersey from Illinois in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $272 when looking at flights departing in the evening. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $375 on average. Flights to New Jersey from Illinois in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Fly from Chicago Midway to Newark for the best Illinois - New Jersey flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Jersey from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Jersey for around $204 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Jersey from Illinois for as low as $142 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to New Jersey flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Southwest, JetBlue, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to New Jersey

United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Jersey from Illinois according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 69% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Jersey. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to New Jersey on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of June 2026, 198 flights take off from Illinois and land in New Jersey each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 47% of daily flights taking off at noon.

As of June 2026, there are 1,387 flights per week flying from Illinois to New Jersey. The most common day of the week flights depart is Thu, with 21% of flights taking off on this day.