What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Illinois?

Frontier and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Illinois

How many flights depart from New York to Illinois on average per day?

128 flights are operational daily from New York to Illinois as of July 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 7:00AM, with 45% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from New York to Illinois on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York and Illinois is 900 per week as of July 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 23% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What airlines fly to Illinois?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from New York according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from New York to Illinois?

The flight from New York to Illinois depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Newark (a popular airport in New York) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Illinois), then the flight time is 2h 23m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in New York) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 2h 31m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Illinois?

Prices for flights from New York to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Illinois?

As of July 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Illinois.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Illinois?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York 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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11:00 am - 12:45 pmJFK-ORD

2h 45mnonstop

6:40 am - 10:03 amORD-JFK

2h 23mnonstop

$67Frontier

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Wed, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 11

10:00 pm - 11:25 pmEWR-MDW

2h 25mnonstop

5:56 pm - 9:00 pmMDW-EWR

2h 04mnonstop

$67Frontier

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10:59 am - 11:59 pmLGA-ORD

14h 00m1 stop

4:35 pm - 7:41 pmORD-LGA

2h 06mnonstop

$67Spirit Airlines

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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6

3:12 pm - 4:50 pmLGA-ORD

2h 38mnonstop

11:13 am - 2:18 pmORD-LGA

2h 05mnonstop

$69Spirit Airlines

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7:00 am - 8:38 amEWR-ORD

2h 38mnonstop

1:12 pm - 4:30 pmORD-EWR

2h 18mnonstop

$142United Airlines

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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 3

7:22 pm - 9:01 pmEWR-ORD

2h 39mnonstop

7:42 pm - 10:59 pmORD-EWR

2h 17mnonstop

$146American Airlines

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7:22 pm - 9:01 pmEWR-ORD

2h 39mnonstop

3:42 pm - 6:59 pmORD-EWR

2h 17mnonstop

$147American Airlines

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10:30 am - 12:16 pmJFK-ORD

2h 46mnonstop

6:28 pm - 10:08 pmORD-JFK

2h 40mnonstop

$147Delta

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Sat, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 16

7:59 am - 9:37 amEWR-ORD

2h 38mnonstop

7:35 pm - 10:59 pmORD-EWR

2h 24mnonstop

$157United Airlines

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Sat, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 8

8:00 am - 9:55 amJFK-ORD

2h 55mnonstop

7:00 am - 10:23 amORD-JFK

2h 23mnonstop

$157Delta

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Frontier flights from New York to Illinois

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Frontier

Oct 8

JFK11:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

2h 45m

ORD12:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 11

ORD6:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 23m

JFK10:03 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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Nov 1

JFK11:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

2h 45m

ORD12:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 5

ORD6:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 23m

JFK10:03 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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Frontier

Oct 23

EWR10:00 pmNewark

2h 25m

MDW11:25 pmChicago Midway

Oct 28

MDW5:56 pmChicago Midway

2h 04m

EWR9:00 pmNewark

$85

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Sep 13

JFK10:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

2h 46m

ORD12:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 16

ORD6:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 40m

JFK10:08 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$147

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Sep 6

JFK8:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

2h 55m

ORD9:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 8

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 23m

JFK10:23 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$157

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Sep 6

JFK3:29 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

3h 08m

ORD5:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 8

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 23m

JFK10:23 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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Wed 10/8

11:00 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

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6:40 am-10:03 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$67

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Tue 10/7

10:00 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

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Tue 10/14

5:56 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$67

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LGA - ORD

LGAORD

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Sat 8/30

10:59 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

4:35 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$67

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LGA - ORD

LGAORD

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Sat 9/6

3:12 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

11:13 am-2:18 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$69

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EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-8:38 am

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

1:12 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$142

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EWR - ORD

EWRORD

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Sat 9/13

7:22 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

7:42 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$146

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EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 9/20

7:22 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

3:42 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$147

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JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/13

10:30 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

6:28 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$147

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EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 9/6

7:59 am-9:37 am

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

7:35 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$157

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/6

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

7:00 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$157

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from New York is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $177, 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 September, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $180.

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

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Illinois is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $248. Flights from New York to Illinois on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $295. 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 to Illinois during this time can be as low as $220. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $340.

What is the cheapest New York to Illinois flight route?

Fly from New York LaGuardia to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best New York - Illinois flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $245 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 for as low as $190 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Illinois flights?

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

Can stopping save me money on New York to Illinois flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to Illinois.

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Best Price Found	$28
Fastest flight time	2h 20m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Illinois from New York in the past 72 hours is $28. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $67.

The fastest flight from New York to Illinois takes 2h 20m

Direct flights go from New York to Illinois every day.

There are 2 airports near Illinois: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Illinois?
Prices for flights from New York to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Illinois?
As of July 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Illinois?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York 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 to Illinois?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and Illinois, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800, making up 20.41% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 13.40%, Airbus A321neo with 10.50%, and Airbus A320 (sharklets) with 8.63%.

Best airlines flying from New York to Illinois

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $66	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,049 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $83	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,914 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $98	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.9 3,239 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $121	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $148	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $152	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,246 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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

Flights from New York to Illinois with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Illinois

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

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

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 to Illinois during this time can be as low as $220. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $340.

What is the cheapest New York to Illinois flight route?

Fly from New York LaGuardia to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best New York - Illinois flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Illinois?

What cabin class options are available on New York to Illinois flights?

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

Can stopping save me money on New York to Illinois flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to Illinois.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Illinois?

Frontier and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Illinois

What airlines fly to Illinois?

How many flights depart from New York to Illinois on average per day?

128 flights are operational daily from New York to Illinois as of July 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 7:00AM, with 45% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from New York to Illinois on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York and Illinois is 900 per week as of July 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 23% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How long is the flight from New York to Illinois?

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

What is the most popular plane model from New York to Illinois?

Best airlines flying from New York to Illinois

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to Illinois?

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

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I’m not ready to book a flight from New York to Illinois right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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