What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Illinois?

United Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Illinois

How many flights depart from New York to Illinois on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York and Illinois is 915 per week as of March 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 20% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How many flights depart from New York to Illinois on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and Illinois is 130 per day as of March 2026. The most frequent departure time is 15:00, with 42% of daily flights leaving at midday.

How long is the flight from New York to Illinois?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as New York or Newark, and flying into Illinois, then you can expect flight times to average 2h 38m and 5h 47m, respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Illinois?

Prices for flights from New York to Illinois are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Illinois?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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14:38 - 16:14

LGA

ORD

2h 36mdirect

14:09 - 17:20

ORD

LGA

2h 11mdirect

€89Spirit Airlines

Sat, 18 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

10:08 - 11:42

EWR

ORD

2h 34mdirect

12:47 - 15:54

ORD

EWR

2h 07mdirect

€103Spirit Airlines

Sat, 18 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

18:15 - 19:57

LGA

ORD

2h 42mdirect

14:09 - 17:20

ORD

LGA

2h 11mdirect

€103Spirit Airlines

Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

22:29 - 07:55

EWR

ORD

10h 26m

1 stop

12:47 - 15:54

ORD

EWR

2h 07mdirect

€123Multiple Airlines

Tue, 5 May - Thu, 7 May

22:00 - 07:55

LGA

ORD

10h 55m

1 stop

14:09 - 17:20

ORD

LGA

2h 11mdirect

€131Multiple Airlines

Tue, 5 May - Thu, 7 May

10:22 - 12:06

EWR

ORD

2h 44mdirect

06:00 - 09:10

ORD

EWR

2h 10mdirect

€137United Airlines

Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr

15:20 - 17:05

LGA

ORD

2h 45mdirect

06:00 - 09:13

ORD

LGA

2h 13mdirect

€137United Airlines

Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr

11:30 - 23:13

EWR

ORD

12h 43m

1 stop

13:59 - 01:18

ORD

EWR

10h 19m

1 stop

€139Frontier

Tue, 5 May - Thu, 7 May

06:00 - 07:41

JFK

ORD

2h 41mdirect

08:34 - 11:59

ORD

JFK

2h 25mdirect

€147JetBlue

Tue, 5 May - Thu, 7 May

06:00 - 07:41

JFK

ORD

2h 41mdirect

08:31 - 11:50

ORD

JFK

2h 19mdirect

€148JetBlue

Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr

Spirit Airlines flights from New York to Illinois

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Spirit Airlines

18 Apr

LGA14:38New York LaGuardia

2h 36m

ORD16:14Chicago O'Hare Intl

20 Apr

ORD14:09Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 11m

LGA17:20New York LaGuardia

€89

Spirit Airlines

18 Apr

EWR10:08Newark

2h 34m

ORD11:42Chicago O'Hare Intl

20 Apr

ORD12:47Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 07m

EWR15:54Newark

€103

Spirit Airlines

8 Apr

LGA06:30New York LaGuardia

2h 31m

ORD08:01Chicago O'Hare Intl

29 Apr

ORD14:09Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 11m

LGA17:20New York LaGuardia

€111

American Airlines flights from New York to Illinois

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American Airlines

16 Apr

EWR07:10Newark

2h 52m

ORD09:02Chicago O'Hare Intl

20 Apr

ORD16:07Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 22m

EWR19:29Newark

€171

American Airlines

16 Apr

EWR07:10Newark

2h 52m

ORD09:02Chicago O'Hare Intl

20 Apr

ORD13:07Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 23m

EWR16:30Newark

€172

American Airlines

28 May

JFK10:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

2h 49m

ORD11:49Chicago O'Hare Intl

1 Jun

ORD16:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 35m

JFK20:04New York John F Kennedy Intl

€193

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Sat 18/4

14:38-16:14

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/4

14:09-17:20

Nonstop2h 11m

€89

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EWRORD

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Sat 18/4

10:08-11:42

Nonstop2h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/4

12:47-15:54

Nonstop2h 07m

€103

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LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 23/4

18:15-19:57

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

14:09-17:20

Nonstop2h 11m

€103

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EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 5/5

22:29-07:55

1 stop10h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/5

12:47-15:54

Nonstop2h 07m

€123

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

22:00-07:55

1 stop10h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/5

14:09-17:20

Nonstop2h 11m

€131

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 14/4

10:22-12:06

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

06:00-09:10

Nonstop2h 10m

€137

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 14/4

15:20-17:05

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

06:00-09:13

Nonstop2h 13m

€137

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 5/5

11:30-23:13

1 stop12h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/5

13:59-01:18

1 stop10h 19m

€139

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

06:00-07:41

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/5

08:34-11:59

Nonstop2h 25m

€147

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/4

06:00-07:41

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

08:31-11:50

Nonstop2h 19m

€148

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from New York is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around €153, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Illinois in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Illinois during February average around €157.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Illinois is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from New York to Illinois in the evening for as low as €118. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around €171. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest New York to Illinois flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around €203 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from New York for as low as €159 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Illinois flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Illinois flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Illinois flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to Illinois.

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Fastest flight time	2h 36m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	98 airports

The fastest flight from New York to Illinois takes 2h 36m

Direct flights go from New York to Illinois every day.

There are 98 airports in Illinois. From New York there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Illinois?
Prices for flights from New York to Illinois are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Illinois?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to Illinois?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to Illinois is Boeing 737-800 (15.20% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (13.94%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (8.41%), and Boeing 737-900 (8.19%).

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Can I find flights from New York to Illinois with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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