Cheap Flights from Chicago to New York

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to New York?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to New York with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Delta Air Lines Jetblue Airways Spirit Airlines Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Chicago (CHI) to New York (NYC)?

  It takes about 2 hours 17 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to New York (NYC).

• When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to New York?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to New York is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Chicago to New York?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 92 flight per week flying from Chicago to New York. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/-/S -- AA3019 (06:55) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA2704 (09:24)

• When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to New York (NYC) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to New York is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to New York on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to New York on November 18, 2025 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at £18.

• Which airports can I fly to for New York from Chicago?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in New York, with O'Hare International Airport to LaGuardia Airport (ORD-LGA) is by far the most common option on this route: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) LaGuardia Airport (LGA) New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS) Stewart International Airport (SWF).

• Is there any time difference between Chicago and New York?

  The time difference between New York and Chicago is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Chicago to New York?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.