What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Illinois?

Delta, JetBlue, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Illinois

What airlines fly to Illinois?

American Airlines, Delta and JetBlue are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois?

As of May 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Illinois is 41 per day as of May 2026. The most frequent departure time is 3:00PM, with 45% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

Q: How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Illinois is 290 per week as of May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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Jun 16

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3h 00m

ORD9:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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ORD6:27 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 46m

JFK10:13 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$169

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May 23

JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

2h 56m

ORD10:56 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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ORD6:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 18m

JFK9:33 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$172

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JFK7:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 17m

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$174

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JFK1:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 11m

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22h 47m

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10h 02m

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $28, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of May, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $28.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

The cheapest day to depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $231. Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $296. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the evening. Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois during this time can be as low as $212. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $319.

What is the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl to Illinois flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $239 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as $162 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois flight.

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Best Price Found	$132
Fastest flight time	2h 43m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	98 airports

The best one-way flight to Illinois from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $132. The best round-trip flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $201.

The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois takes 2h 43m

Direct flights go from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois every day.

There are 98 airports in Illinois. From New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Lambert-St Louis (STL).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois?
Prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois?
As of May 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Illinois is Boeing 737-800 (15.68% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Embraer 175 (13.24%), Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 (9.82%), and Airbus A321neo (9.69%).

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Frontier	PriceFrom $47	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,956 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $74	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,455 reviews	Search Delta flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $88	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,977 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,667 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from New York to Illinois with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Illinois from New York on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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