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Cheapest round-trip
$200
Typical prices: $183-$325
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ORD - JFK • Non-stop
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Typical prices: $183-$338
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Fri 9/11Sun 9/13
ORD - JFK • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi; United Economy Plus adds extra legroom on this short route.
American Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding; LGA is the closest airport to Manhattan.
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to New York (ORD-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to New York 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 O'Hare Intl to New York

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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10:59 am - 2:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 21mnonstop
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6:45 am - 1:45 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 00m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$200JetBlue
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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7:00 am - 10:27 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 27mnonstop
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8:10 am - 9:58 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 48mnonstop
$200JetBlue
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 12
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6:30 am - 2:09 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
6h 39m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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7:29 pm - 11:40 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$200United Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Aug 31
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10:00 am - 1:23 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
2h 23mnonstop
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7:29 pm - 9:13 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 44mnonstop
$201United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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2:31 pm - 6:00 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 29mnonstop
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3:01 pm - 4:57 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 56mnonstop
$201American Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 22
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11:37 am - 2:59 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 22mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 9:12 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 12mnonstop
$201American Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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8:11 pm - 10:27 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark
13h 16m1 stop Orlando
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1:30 pm - 12:25 amEWR  Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$202Frontier
Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 7
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6:00 am - 9:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 20mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 5:34 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 54mnonstop
$203Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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6:00 am - 9:21 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 21mnonstop
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7:35 am - 9:27 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 52mnonstop
$203Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:28 pm - 11:50 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:00 pm - 6:23 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$203Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York?

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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New York departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to New York from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually cost between $209 and $424 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $200 on United Airlines (Sep 12-Sep 12).

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York costs $143 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). Over the past month, flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) were, on average, 23% cheaper than other Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-New York routes. This is also the most popular route.

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

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

For Chicago O'Hare Airport to New York, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from New York back to Chicago O'Hare Airport, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

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, 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 is January, where tickets cost $187 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $331 and $316 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York?

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 $334, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to New York

 
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Stefanie Waldek

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Expert on United Airlines, Delta, ORD and EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on American Airlines, LGA and JFK

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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from O'Hare Intl to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from O'Hare Intl to New York 
Verified travelerFlew with ANA-Dec 2025
Give adequate time of more than 2 hours for your connection in Chicago O’Hare .. The terminals are not that far apart but still if it’s checked out and check in again process that involves TSA security screening again , 2 hours may not be enough ..
mauriceFlew with Iberia-Sep 2024
You should arrive early, take a lighht snack and be prepared for delays.
AlexanderFlew with Spirit Airlines-May 2024
Know your connection options — specially when LaGuardia Airport (LGA) only has buses going to/from the airport to the rest of the city. Luckily, the one to the subway station (Q70) is free-of-charge to ride on!

FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to New York flights

  • What is the best way to get to downtown New York from John F. Kennedy International (JFK) Airport?

    If you’ll be landing at JKF from ORD, bear in mind that the airport sits about 17.3 miles from the city center of New York. Those connecting to Manhattan on a budget should use the subway, and it’ll take you about 1h to reach there. However, if you’re keen to get there quickly, a taxi will get you there in under 45min.

  • Which is the best arrival airport if I want to visit the Statue of Liberty?

    Whether you’ll be arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or JFK, you’ll get direct trains and subways connecting to the iconic Statue of Liberty. EWR is the closest of the two airports, sitting only 7 miles away. The distance between JFK and the Statue of Liberty is around 14.1 miles.

  • Are there hotels at the airports in New York?

    Those scheduled to arrive late in New York from ORD should plan and reserve a room in any of the accommodation options near the various airports. If you’ll be arriving via EWR, gran a room at the Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown.

  • Are there lactating rooms at the airports in New York?

    Families arriving in New York from ORD through LaGuardia Airport (LGA) will find Mamava Pods at the disposal of breastfeeding moms. They’re located in terminals in every terminal, and are ideal for those who want to pump and breastfeed in privacy.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York was $81 for a one-way ticket and $200 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and New York?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Chicago O'Hare Airport is served by only 1 airport and there are 3 airports in New York. You will leave Chicago O'Hare Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New York?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New York?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New York?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New York on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to New York are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $250 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $284 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to New York.

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

    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 with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $180 or less one-way and $263 or less round-trip.
  • If you’re flying aboard United Airlines, remember that the carrier runs its hub at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Travelers on this carrier use Terminal 1 while departing for New York. Before departure, you can relax at the United Polaris lounge located in Terminal 1 in Concourse C inside of security, adjacent to gate C18. Anyone can access the lounge after paying for the days pass, regardless of the airline you’re flying in.
  • Those planning to leave early in the morning from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to New York should endeavor to sleep in one of many hotels adjacent to this facility. Typically, such establishments provide courtesy shuttles to and from the terminal. Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O'Hare and Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare are among the two recommended hotels.
  • Suppose you’re flying American Airlines. In that case, you can bring your furry friends into the cabin. Nevertheless, check with the management in case there are any changes in their pet policy, particularly on the kind of pets to bring. Usually, the airline allows you to bring household animals including cats, dogs, and rabbits.
  • Religious passengers who are looking to prayer before their flight from ORD to New York will be glad to know that facility features a prayer room where you can have a private moment with your maker. This suite is located on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2, atop the Delta Air Lines ticket desks, near USO.
  • ORD has four terminals; three domestic terminals 1, 2 and 3, and one international terminal 5. There are regular shuttles connecting between the domestic terminals. However, as the international terminal is not directly linked to any of the domestic terminals, there’s an Airport Transit System to get you there.

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