Cheapest Day to Buy Flights from Chicago to New York
Low Fare Calendar — Chicago to New York
When to book vs. when to fly — Chicago → New York
Live data from recent Aviasales searches for ORD → JFK, plus a booking rule of thumb.
Lowest indicative per-adult round-trip fares seen in Aviasales searches — confirmed live on the booking site before payment.
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Flight options — Chicago → New York
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FAQ — ORD → JFK
How much is a flight from Chicago to New York?
Prices vary by season and departure day. The Low Fare Calendar on this page shows the cheapest fare for every day of the coming year between Chicago (ORD) and New York (JFK).
Which airlines fly from Chicago to New York?
The Chicago → New York route covers about 1,188 km and usually 1–3 h nonstop. Multiple carriers operate it — search FlyTiming to compare every airline and agency serving ORD → JFK in one search.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to New York?
It varies by month. The price card on this page highlights the cheapest month and the historically cheapest day of the week to fly this route — the Low Fare Calendar below marks low-fare days in green.
When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to New York?
As a rule of thumb, fares on international routes are usually lowest roughly 3–12 weeks before departure — and northern-summer peak (June–August) usually means the highest fares — book early or aim for the shoulder months. The calendar below is the fastest way to spot the cheapest months for Chicago → New York.