How long does a flight from Chicago to New York take?

Direct flights cover the 738 miles separating Chicago to New York in about 2h 17m .

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 9 and 10 direct flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 28m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 68 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was £104 for a one-way ticket and £201 for a return.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and New York?

American Airlines connects Chicago to New York with 28 flights per week. Delta also offers 28 flights per week, while JetBlue follows with 12 flights per week.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to New York?

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York on a Friday , as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 06:10 and will be landing in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 09:30.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport jets off at 18:10 and lands at 21:45.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to New York?

All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to New York flight route: JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, and British Airways.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to New York?

The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to New York flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to New York?

There are direct flights from Chicago to New York on a daily basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is January , where tickets cost £105 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £213 and £212 respectively.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to New York?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to New York.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to New York?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to New York?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to New York?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Chicago to New York delayed?

Weekly flights between Chicago and New York historically see delays in approximately 21% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 155 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to New York flights?

Based on our data, JetBlue have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to New York flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are First and Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to New York?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Chicago to New York were found on JetBlue (£201) and Delta (£216).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure , which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Yes , flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £208 on average.

How much is a return flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now. Flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually cost between £118 and £257 in November. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £201 on JetBlue (12 Nov–16 Nov).

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How much is a return flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport departing in November.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to New York? The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.: If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost £105 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £213 and £212 respectively.
Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport? The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.: Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £208 on average.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.: To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low season	September
High season	December
Cheapest flight	£104

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)

Flight from Chicago to New York

When to book flights from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was £104 for a one-way ticket and £201 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to New York?
All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to New York flight route: JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, and British Airways.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to New York?
The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to New York flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to New York?
There are direct flights from Chicago to New York on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to New York?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to New York.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to New York?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to New York?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to New York?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from New York to Chicago? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £100 or less one-way and £637 or less round-trip.

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