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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from American Airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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9:00 am - 11:09 amJFK-ORD
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4:44 pm - 8:00 pmORD-JFK
2h 16mnonstop
$137American Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Wed, May 14
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6:59 am - 8:45 amLGA-ORD
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6:17 am - 9:23 amORD-LGA
2h 06mnonstop
$137American Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Wed, May 21
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9:00 am - 11:09 amJFK-ORD
3h 09mnonstop
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4:44 pm - 8:00 pmORD-JFK
2h 16mnonstop
$138American Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Wed, May 14
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10:19 am - 11:57 amLGA-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
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6:37 pm - 9:55 pmORD-LGA
2h 18mnonstop
$138American Airlines
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Sun, May 25 - Wed, May 28
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3:55 pm - 5:34 pmJFK-ORD
2h 39mnonstop
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4:44 pm - 8:00 pmORD-JFK
2h 16mnonstop
$153American Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Thu, May 22
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3:55 pm - 5:34 pmJFK-ORD
2h 39mnonstop
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4:44 pm - 8:00 pmORD-JFK
2h 16mnonstop
$157American Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Sat, May 17
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10:19 am - 11:57 amLGA-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
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8:15 pm - 11:32 pmORD-LGA
2h 17mnonstop
$157American Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
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12:55 pm - 2:30 pmLGA-ORD
2h 35mnonstop
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4:55 pm - 8:02 pmORD-LGA
2h 07mnonstop
$158American Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
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5:49 pm - 7:27 pmEWR-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
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8:30 pm - 11:59 pmORD-EWR
2h 29mnonstop
$159American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 16
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6:59 am - 8:45 amLGA-ORD
2h 46mnonstop
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6:17 am - 9:23 amORD-LGA
2h 06mnonstop
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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$69
Average price round-trip$237
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport
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FAQs for flying to Chicago with American Airlines

  • How far in advance should I book tickets for a flight with American Airlines from New York to Chicago?

    Generally, when trying to get a below average price for your ticket, try to book around 7 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 91 days before departure.

  • Is American Airlines the cheapest airline to fly with from New York to Chicago?

    With an average price of $268 return, American Airlines is not the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Chicago with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Spirit Airlines, where a return flight costs $161 on average.

  • What is the cheapest American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with American Airlines from New York to Chicago was $99 for a return flight and $47 for a one-way flight.

  • Does American Airlines fly direct to Chicago from New York?

    Yes, American Airlines does offer direct flights for the route, with around 44 flights per week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Chicago with American Airlines?

    On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Chicago with American Airlines is Monday, when prices are around $63. The most expensive day is generally Saturday, where the average price is around $86.

  • What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chicago with American Airlines?

    The cheapest month for American Airlines flights to Chicago from New York is generally September, where plane tickets cost $103 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of December and April, where tickets cost $166 and $213 respectively.

American Airlines Customer Reviews

7.2
GoodBased on 10,000 verified guest reviews
6.5Food
7.5Boarding
8.0Crew
6.9Entertainment
7.2Comfort

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10.0 Wonderful
CMH-ORD
Quick boarding, early departure, on time gate arrival
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8.0 Very good
IAH-LHR
First time flying BA. Will fly again.
V
2.0 Poor
HND-JFK
Paid $35 and not able to access the internet at all.
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10.0 Wonderful
LHR-SFO
Flight was as expected.
V
8.0 Very good
FCO-LHR
Crew was great and responsive. Entertainment quit working with about 4 hours remaining on the flight. My seat cushion was broken.
D
10.0 Wonderful
CLT-MIA
Would like free wifi
D
4.0 Mediocre
SAV-DFW
Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT
C
8.0 Very good
LAX-LAS
Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.
S
4.0 Mediocre
LHR-HAM
No so good not so bad
S
10.0 Wonderful
YYZ-LHR
Not very good , the stewardess were unfriendly and they don't like to be bothered. Cos was a night flight and they need to sleep.

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