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$46 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$77
Overall average: $243
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/12Mon 3/16
ORD - LGA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$46
Typical prices: $83-$236
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/11
ORD - LGA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to LaGuardia (CHI-LGA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to LaGuardia 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to LaGuardia

Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:01 pm - 8:59 pm
ORD
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LGA
1h 58mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:10 am
LGA
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ORD
2h 40mnonstop
$77Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Sat, Feb 28
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5:58 pm - 8:59 pm
ORD
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LGA
2h 01mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 9:22 am
LGA
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ORD
2h 42mnonstop
$78Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:53 pm - 8:59 pm
ORD
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LGA
2h 06mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 9:22 am
LGA
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ORD
2h 42mnonstop
$79Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
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5:58 pm - 8:59 pm
ORD
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LGA
2h 01mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 9:22 am
LGA
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ORD
2h 42mnonstop
$80Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
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7:00 am - 3:59 pm
MDW
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LGA
7h 59m
1 stop
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10:00 pm - 2:26 pm
LGA
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MDW
17h 26m
1 stop
$128Frontier
Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 6
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7:15 am - 3:59 pm
MDW
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LGA
7h 44m
1 stop
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10:00 pm - 8:21 pm
LGA
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MDW
23h 21m
1 stop
$136Frontier
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Feb 26
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5:55 pm - 9:00 pm
MDW
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LGA
2h 05mnonstop
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6:15 am - 7:50 am
LGA
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MDW
2h 35mnonstop
$137Southwest
Tue, Feb 24 - Thu, Feb 26
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6:10 am - 3:59 pm
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LGA
8h 49m
1 stop
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6:15 am - 4:16 pm
LGA
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MDW
11h 01m
1 stop
$138Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 25
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6:05 am - 9:10 am
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LGA
2h 05mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:40 am
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2h 40mnonstop
$140Southwest
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
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6:00 am - 9:05 am
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2h 05mnonstop
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9:00 am - 10:35 am
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2h 35mnonstop
$147Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to LaGuardia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to LaGuardia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport departing in March.

What is the cheapest Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport costs $89 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 13% cheaper than other Chicago-New York LaGuardia Airport routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia 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 to New York LaGuardia Airport is February, where tickets cost $207 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $291 and $271 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $238, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia 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 to New York LaGuardia 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 to New York LaGuardia Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to LaGuardia

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$46
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to LaGuardia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to LaGuardia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport was $46 for a one-way ticket and $77 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and New York LaGuardia Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in New York LaGuardia Airport (New York LaGuardia). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to New York LaGuardia flight route.

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

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and New York LaGuardia Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to New York, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to New York are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $282 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $253 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 LaGuardia Airport.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York LaGuardia Airport 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 LaGuardia Airport?

    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 LaGuardia Airport from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $101 or less one-way and $175 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to New York LaGuardia.
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Direct departures

Chicago to New York LaGuardia

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

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Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

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Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

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Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

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Direct returns

New York LaGuardia to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to LaGuardia

 
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8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - MDW
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

It was good. But the gate team made me check my carry on when there was plenty of space for my luggage on the plane. Otherwise our trip was fine.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

Overall, an average flight; food options were not the best, and there were bugs on the plane.

There was no TV's on the plane? I tried to activated the WiFi multiple times before the plane took off but it wasn't work well.

Air Marco’s fleet of airplanes are old and pathetic. The seats are torn and stained. The monitors don’t work properly. If this wasn’t a business trip and I had control of booking the flight, I would not travel on this carrier.

Good service, friendly staff. Food was average for airlines and the seats were small.

Pathetic check in experience once again. Not enough staff scheduled at bag drop or for special assistance at LHR. Really need to rethink the whole self check in procedure. The crew was good. A very decent selection of special meals in this leg as compared to the JFK-LHR leg.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Spirit loves to pick and choose when to harass you about your personal item. I’ve flown numerous times with the same bag with no problem yet flying out of Orlando they forced me to pay $99 for a carry on and then ran out of overhead space. Do better!

Had to pay for water if wanted it. Seats are close unless you get upgraded. Flight was fine. Will travel again with spirit.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

Spirit Airlines has a reputation for being a terrible, cheap airline, this is why. I took a gamble on them, having never flown with them before, and the flight got cancelled. First they delayed the flight about 4 times before finally canceling it because a flight attendant didn’t show up to work that day. That’s so stupid. When I asked a ticketing agent she said that’s “company policy”. A company policy that inconveniences hundreds of passengers because a single flight attendant didn’t show is ridiculous and inefficient. I will never, ever try flying Spirit Airlines again.

Spirit cancelled my return flight the day before travel and so I had to book a last minute flight on American Airlines.

The counter people was very disrespectful screaming and not helpful to find another flight soon. Having to cancel the flight

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

Cancelled my flight and the earliest that they are willing give me for the next flight which was 3 days later on a weekday. Only accommodation they are willing to give was $30 airline credit that will expire in 1 year

Flight was canceled, huge lines to get baggage returned. Most other airlines had delays but not widespread cancellations like Spirit.

Endless, trip oof my life, we still are in in plane waiting for getting off.after 3 hours delay. Not even a glass of water.

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